VMware Tools 12.5 · Version Status
VMware Tools 12.5 End of Life Date
VMware Tools 12.5 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 12.5 is actively supported. EOL date: October 8, 2029.
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EOL Date
Oct 8, 2029
1093 days remaining
Latest Release
12.5.4
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 8, 2024
VMware Tools 12.5 series
Lifecycle detail
VMware Tools 12.5 was released on October 8, 2024 and support is scheduled to end on October 8, 2029 — a planned supported lifespan of 5 years, in line with the 5 years median for VMware Tools releases. Its most recent patch is 12.5.4, published September 29, 2025.
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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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 12.5 end of life mean?
When VMware Tools 12.5 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 12.5 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 12.5 reach end of life?
VMware Tools 12.5 reaches end of life on October 8, 2029. That is 1093 days remaining.
Is VMware Tools 12.5 still supported?
Yes, VMware Tools 12.5 is currently supported. The EOL date is October 8, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from VMware Tools 12.5?
The recommended upgrade from VMware Tools 12.5 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 12.5 past EOL?
When VMware Tools 12.5 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.