VMware SRM 8.6 · Version Status
VMware SRM 8.6 End of Life Date
VMware SRM 8.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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VMware SRM 8.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 277 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 11, 2025
277 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.6.0.2
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 11, 2022
VMware SRM 8.6 series
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 VMware SRM 8.6 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.5 |
5.5.1.7 |
Sep 19, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5.8 |
5.8.1.1 |
Sep 19, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.0.1 |
Mar 12, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.2.2 |
Mar 12, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5.1.3 |
Nov 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
8.1.2.4 |
Nov 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.2 |
8.2.1.2 |
Nov 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.3 |
8.3.1.6 |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
What does VMware SRM 8.6 end of life mean?
When VMware SRM 8.6 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 SRM 8.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to VMware SRM 9.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does VMware SRM 8.6 reach end of life?
VMware SRM 8.6 reached end of life on October 11, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is VMware SRM 8.6 still supported?
No. VMware SRM 8.6 reached end of life on October 11, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from VMware SRM 8.6?
The recommended upgrade from VMware SRM 8.6 is
VMware SRM 9.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
VMware SRM full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running VMware SRM 8.6 past EOL?
When VMware SRM 8.6 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 SRM should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.