Cisco IOS XE end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Cisco IOS XE release line stops receiving security updates. 4 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Cisco IOS XE 17.9 on 29 Jul 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Cisco IOS XE support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE 17.18 | — | 8 Aug 2029 · in 38 mo | Supported |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.15 | — | 9 Aug 2028 · in 26 mo | Supported |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.12 | — | 28 Jul 2027 · in 13 mo | Supported |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.9 | — | 29 Jul 2026 · in 1 mo | Ends soon |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.17 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.16 | — | 11 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.14 | — | 13 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.13 | — | 30 Nov 2024 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.3 | — | 31 Jul 2024 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.6 | — | 30 Jul 2024 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.11 | — | 28 Mar 2024 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.10 | — | 30 Nov 2023 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 16.12 | — | 31 Jul 2023 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.8 | — | 11 Apr 2023 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.7 | — | 30 Nov 2022 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.5 | — | 31 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.4 | — | 30 Nov 2021 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.2 | — | 30 Mar 2021 | End of life |
| Cisco IOS XE 17.1 | — | 21 Nov 2020 | End of life |
Which Cisco IOS XE version should I run?
Stay on a supported release line (17.18, 17.15, 17.12, 17.9) and keep it current. See Cisco IOS XE's full security status →
Get warned before Cisco IOS XE reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Cisco IOS XE on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Cisco IOS XE end-of-life — frequently asked
What Cisco IOS XE versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Cisco IOS XE release lines still receive security updates: 17.18, 17.15, 17.12, 17.9. Versions older than these (17.17, 17.16, 17.14, 17.13, 17.3, 17.6, 17.11, 17.10, 16.12, 17.8, 17.7, 17.5, 17.4, 17.2, 17.1) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Cisco IOS XE 17.9 reach end of life?
Cisco IOS XE 17.9 reaches end-of-life on 29 Jul 2026 — about 1 month away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Cisco IOS XE end-of-life?
No — Cisco IOS XE still has supported release lines (17.18, 17.15, 17.12, 17.9). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Cisco IOS XE version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Cisco IOS XE on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Cisco. See related: Cisco IOS XE security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.