Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for VMware NSX NSX 4.0?

Accepted Answer

VMware NSX NSX 4.0 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is VMware NSX NSX 4.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

VMware NSX NSX 4.0 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 11, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does VMware NSX NSX 4.0 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

VMware NSX NSX 4.0 reached (or will reach) end of life on October 11, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running VMware NSX NSX 4.0 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, VMware NSX NSX 4.0 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.