Virtualbox 5.0 · Version Status
Virtualbox 5.0 End of Life Date
Virtualbox 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Virtualbox 5.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3265 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 31, 2017
3265 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.0.40
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 9, 2015
Virtualbox 5.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.0 |
4.0.36 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.44 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
4.2.38 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.40 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| → 5.0 |
5.0.40 |
May 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.38 |
Apr 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.44 |
Jul 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.24 |
Jul 31, 2020 |
EOL |
What does Virtualbox 5.0 end of life mean?
When Virtualbox 5.0 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 Virtualbox 5.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Virtualbox 7.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Virtualbox 5.0 reach end of life?
Virtualbox 5.0 reached end of life on May 31, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Virtualbox 5.0 still supported?
No. Virtualbox 5.0 reached end of life on May 31, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Virtualbox 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from Virtualbox 5.0 is
Virtualbox 7.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Virtualbox full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Virtualbox 5.0 past EOL?
When Virtualbox 5.0 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 Virtualbox should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.