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Veeam Backup & Replication 11 End of Life Date
Veeam Backup & Replication 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Veeam Backup & Replication 11 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 920 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 1, 2024
920 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.0.1.1261-P20240304
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 11, 2021
Veeam Backup & Replication 11 series
Lifecycle detail
Veeam Backup & Replication 11 was released on February 11, 2021 and support ended on February 1, 2024 — a supported lifespan of 3 years, in line with the 3 years and 2 months median for Veeam Backup & Replication releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 11.0.1.1261-P20240304, published March 7, 2024 — 35 days after the published end-of-life date. It has been without security patches for 2 years and 6 months. 1 newer Veeam Backup & Replication release has shipped since.
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 Veeam Backup & Replication 11 support is available
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All Veeam Backup & Replication Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.1.76 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.0.152 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.1.251 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.1.2.125 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0.2.230 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.0.181 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.0.205 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5.0.144 |
Supported |
EOL |
What does Veeam Backup & Replication 11 end of life mean?
When Veeam Backup & Replication 11 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 Veeam Backup & Replication 11 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Veeam Backup & Replication 13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Veeam Backup & Replication 11 reach end of life?
Veeam Backup & Replication 11 reached end of life on February 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Veeam Backup & Replication 11 still supported?
No. Veeam Backup & Replication 11 reached end of life on February 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Veeam Backup & Replication 11?
The recommended upgrade from Veeam Backup & Replication 11 is
Veeam Backup & Replication 13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Veeam Backup & Replication full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Veeam Backup & Replication 11 past EOL?
When Veeam Backup & Replication 11 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 Veeam Backup & Replication should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.