VMware Tools 11.1 · Version Status
VMware Tools 11.1 End of Life Date
VMware Tools 11.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (support.broadcom.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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VMware Tools 11.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 522 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 7, 2025
522 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.1.5
Standard release
Release Date
May 7, 2020
VMware Tools 11.1 series
Lifecycle detail
VMware Tools 11.1 was released on May 7, 2020 and support ended on May 7, 2025 — a supported lifespan of 5 years, in line with the 5 years median for VMware Tools releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 11.1.5, published August 18, 2020 — 4 years and 9 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 1 year and 5 months. 2 newer VMware Tools releases have shipped since.
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.
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Extended Support
Extended VMware Tools 11.1 support is available
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All VMware Tools Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 10.1 |
10.1.15 |
Nov 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
10.2.1 |
Dec 14, 2022 |
EOL |
| 10.3 |
10.3.26 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 11.0 |
11.0.6 |
Sep 19, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 11.1 |
11.1.5 |
May 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 11.2 |
11.2.6 |
Oct 15, 2025 |
EOL |
| 11.3 |
11.3.5 |
Jun 17, 2026 |
EOL |
| 12.0 |
12.0.6 |
Mar 1, 2027 |
Warning |
What does VMware Tools 11.1 end of life mean?
When VMware Tools 11.1 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running VMware Tools 11.1 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to VMware Tools 13.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does VMware Tools 11.1 reach end of life?
VMware Tools 11.1 reached end of life on May 7, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is VMware Tools 11.1 still supported?
No. VMware Tools 11.1 reached end of life on May 7, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from VMware Tools 11.1?
The recommended upgrade from VMware Tools 11.1 is
VMware Tools 13.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
VMware Tools full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running VMware Tools 11.1 past EOL?
When VMware Tools 11.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL VMware Tools should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.