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VMware vCenter 4 End of Life Date
VMware vCenter 4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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VMware vCenter 4 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4416 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 21, 2014
4416 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.1 U3a
Standard release
Release Date
May 21, 2009
VMware vCenter 4 series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended VMware vCenter 4 support is available
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All VMware vCenter Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 4 |
4.1 U3a |
May 21, 2014 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0 U3g |
Aug 24, 2016 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1 U3d |
Aug 24, 2016 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5 U3k |
Sep 19, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0 U3j |
Mar 12, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5 U3w |
Oct 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.7 |
6.7 U3w |
Oct 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0 U3w |
Oct 2, 2025 |
EOL |
What does VMware vCenter 4 end of life mean?
When VMware vCenter 4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running VMware vCenter 4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to VMware vCenter 9.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does VMware vCenter 4 reach end of life?
VMware vCenter 4 reached end of life on May 21, 2014. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is VMware vCenter 4 still supported?
No. VMware vCenter 4 reached end of life on May 21, 2014 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from VMware vCenter 4?
The recommended upgrade from VMware vCenter 4 is
VMware vCenter 9.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
VMware vCenter full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running VMware vCenter 4 past EOL?
When VMware vCenter 4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL VMware vCenter should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.