Vmware Esxi 70 Patch Download Link [top]

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the process for downloading ESXi 7.0 patches has moved to the Broadcom Support Portal

. Direct, unauthenticated download links are no longer standard; instead, you must log in with an account that has the appropriate entitlements to access these files. Broadcom support portal Where to Download ESXi 7.0 Patches To download the latest patches (such as ESXi 7.0 Update 3w

, Build 24784741), follow these steps on the official portal: : Access the Broadcom Support Portal Navigate to Downloads : Click on "My Downloads" from the left-hand sidebar. Search for vSphere vmware esxi 70 patch download link

: In the search bar, type "vSphere" or select it from the "VMware" division. Select Version VMware vSphere (e.g., Enterprise Plus) and select the major version. Find the "Solutions" Tab : Broadcom categorizes standard ISOs under "Products" and Patch Releases (offline bundles) under the "Solutions" Download the ZIP

: Locate the desired build (e.g., Update 3v or 3w), accept the terms, and click the download button for the Offline Bundle (.zip) Broadcom support portal Recent Critical Patches for ESXi 7.0 Pros ✅

As of early 2026, these are the most recent major patch builds for the 7.0 branch: Release Name Release Date Build Number ESXi 7.0 Update 3w July 15, 2025 General bug fixes and cumulative security ESXi 7.0 Update 3v May 20, 2025 Security and stability updates ESXi 7.0 Update 3s March 4, 2025 Critical zero-day vulnerability fix (VMSA-2025-0004) Alternative: Using Release Notes

If you cannot find a specific patch in the standard navigation, Broadcom recommends: Security fixes – Critical for known CVEs (e

Pros ✅

  • Security fixes – Critical for known CVEs (e.g., CVE-2024-22273, CVE-2024-22274)
  • Hardware compatibility – Updated drivers for HBA, NIC, storage
  • VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) integration – Makes patching clusters easy
  • Rollback support – You can revert to a previous build if a patch causes issues
  • Offline bundle – Great for air-gapped / disconnected environments

B. Patch Releases (ZIPs)

Examples: ESXi700-202310001.

  • These are smaller packages meant to update existing installations.
  • Use this if: You are updating a host that is already running via the command line or Lifecycle Manager.

Note on End of Life (EOL): VMware ESXi 7.0 entered the End of General Support phase on April 2, 2025. After this date, Broadcom will no longer release new patches, security fixes, or updates unless you have an extended support contract. Ensure you are planning your migration to ESXi 8.0.

Verify

esxcli system version get

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