VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 · Version Status

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 End of Life Date

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 is actively supported. EOL date: June 1, 2027.
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EOL Date
Jun 1, 2027
290 days remaining
Latest Release
5.0.0.1
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 1, 2023
VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 series
Lifecycle detail

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 was released on June 1, 2023 and support is scheduled to end on June 1, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 4 years, longer than the 2 years and 3 months median for VMware Cloud Foundation releases. Its most recent patch is 5.0.0.1, published September 29, 2023.

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30 / 100
Medium Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All VMware Cloud Foundation Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
2.3 2.3.2 Nov 15, 2020 EOL
3.8 3.8.1 Jul 18, 2020 EOL
3.9 3.9.1 Oct 24, 2020 EOL
4.0 4.0.1 Aug 24, 2021 EOL
3.10 3.10.2 Sep 1, 2022 EOL
4.1 4.1.0 Feb 10, 2022 EOL
4.2 4.2.1 May 25, 2021 EOL
4.3 4.3.1 Oct 31, 2023 EOL

What does VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 end of life mean?

When VMware Cloud Foundation 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 VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 reach end of life?
VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 reached end of life on June 1, 2027. That is 290 days remaining.
Is VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 still supported?
Yes, VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 1, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 is VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the VMware Cloud Foundation full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0 past EOL?
When VMware Cloud Foundation 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 VMware Cloud Foundation should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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