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Veeam Backup & Replication 12 End of Life Date
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Veeam Backup & Replication 12 reaches end of life on February 1, 2027. Plan your migration now — 176 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Feb 1, 2027
176 days remaining
Latest Release
12.3.2.4854
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 30, 2023
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 series
Lifecycle detail
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 was released on January 30, 2023 and support is scheduled to end on February 1, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 4 years, longer than the 3 years and 2 months median for Veeam Backup & Replication releases. Its most recent patch is 12.3.2.4854, published June 9, 2026.
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 12 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 12 end of life mean?
When Veeam Backup & Replication 12 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 12 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 12 reach end of life?
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 reached end of life on February 1, 2027. That is 176 days remaining.
Is Veeam Backup & Replication 12 still supported?
Veeam Backup & Replication 12 is still supported but approaching end of life on February 1, 2027. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Veeam Backup & Replication 12?
The recommended upgrade from Veeam Backup & Replication 12 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 12 past EOL?
When Veeam Backup & Replication 12 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.