VMware ESXi 7.0 End of Life
Support dates, vulnerabilities published since end of life, and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
VMware ESXi 7.0 reached end of life on 2 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware ESXi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Apr 2020 | — |
| End of life | 2 Oct 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.0 Update 3w · 15 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7.0
Recommended target: VMware ESXi 9.1 (supported until 12 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is VMware ESXi 9.1 (latest release 9.1.0.0200).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware ESXi 7.0 still safe to use?
No. VMware ESXi 7.0 stopped receiving security fixes on 2 Oct 2025. Since then, 0 VMware ESXi vulnerabilities have been published and fixed in supported branches — VMware ESXi 7.0 received none of those fixes.
Can I still download VMware ESXi 7.0?
Yes — the final release (7.0 Update 3w) 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 7.0 to?
Upgrade to VMware ESXi 9.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 12 Aug 2028).