Veeam Backup And Replication 12 · Version Status
Veeam Backup And Replication 12 End of Life Date
Veeam Backup And 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 And Replication 12 is actively supported. EOL date: February 1, 2027.
EOL Date
Feb 1, 2027
268 days remaining
Latest Release
12.3.2.4465
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 30, 2023
Veeam Backup And Replication 12 series
All Veeam Backup And Replication Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.1.76 |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.0 |
2.0.0.152 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3.0 |
3.0.1.251 |
Supported |
Active |
| 4.0 |
4.1.2.125 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5.0 |
5.0.2.230 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.0 |
6.0.0.181 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.1 |
6.1.0.205 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.5 |
6.5.0.144 |
Supported |
Active |
What does Veeam Backup And Replication 12 end of life mean?
When Veeam Backup And 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 And Replication 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Veeam Backup And Replication 13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Veeam Backup And Replication 12 reach end of life?
Veeam Backup And Replication 12 reached end of life on February 1, 2027. That is 268 days remaining.
Is Veeam Backup And Replication 12 still supported?
Yes, Veeam Backup And Replication 12 is currently supported. The EOL date is February 1, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Veeam Backup And Replication 12?
The recommended upgrade from Veeam Backup And Replication 12 is
Veeam Backup And Replication 13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Veeam Backup And Replication full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Veeam Backup And Replication 12 past EOL?
When Veeam Backup And 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 And Replication should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.