Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Veeam Backup & Replication 13?

Accepted Answer

Veeam Backup & Replication 13 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 30 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Veeam Backup & Replication 13 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Veeam Backup & Replication 13 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for November 1, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Veeam Backup & Replication 13 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Veeam Backup & Replication 13 reached (or will reach) end of life on November 1, 2028. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Veeam Backup & Replication 13 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Veeam Backup & Replication 13 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.