VMware ESXi 5.5 End of Life
Support dates, vulnerabilities published since end of life, and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
VMware ESXi 5.5 is past end of life. The vendor has not published a dated end-of-support announcement for this branch; newer branches have documented dates that are already past.
This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
Support timeline
Official dates, read directly from knowledge.broadcom.com.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Sept 2013 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 5.5 U3k · 14 Sept 2018 | final |
Where to go from 5.5
Recommended target: VMware ESXi 9.1.
The newest actively supported branch is VMware ESXi 9.1 (latest release 9.1.0.0200).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware ESXi 5.5 still safe to use?
No. VMware ESXi 5.5 stopped receiving security fixes on —. Since then, 0 VMware ESXi vulnerabilities have been published and fixed in supported branches — VMware ESXi 5.5 received none of those fixes.
Can I still download VMware ESXi 5.5?
Yes — the final release (5.5 U3k) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware ESXi 5.5 to?
Upgrade to VMware ESXi 9.1, the newest actively supported branch.