The 4.10 release served as the final major maintenance path for the AnyConnect 4.x series. It introduced several critical architectural improvements, including:
Enhanced Captive Portal Remediation: Improved support for macOS to handle public Wi-Fi login screens more effectively.
Split Include Tunnel Behavior: Changes to how traffic is routed when specific networks are included in the tunnel.
Updated OS Support: This release cycle eliminated support for several older operating systems to align with modern security standards.
Security Hardening: Significant architecture improvements to the downloader were implemented to address local platform security concerns. Critical Maintenance and Security Status
It is important to note that Cisco AnyConnect 4.x has reached its End-of-Life (EoL). Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06...
End of Support: Software maintenance support for AnyConnect 4.x officially ended on March 31, 2024.
No Further Updates: Cisco no longer provides patches, maintenance releases, or security fixes for any 4.10.x version.
Vulnerability Fixes: Major security flaws, such as CVE-2023-20178 (which allowed privilege escalation to SYSTEM on Windows), were patched in later maintenance releases like 4.10MR7. The Transition to Cisco Secure Client
Cisco has rebranded and replaced AnyConnect with the Cisco Secure Client (starting with version 5.0).
Unified Brand: The new client integrates VPN functionality with other modules like Umbrella and Secure Endpoint under one unified interface. Part 8: The Future – End-of-Life Notice for 4
Migration: Users still on AnyConnect 4.10.06 are strongly encouraged to migrate to Cisco Secure Client 5.x to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
Compatibility: The rebranded version offers a familiar user experience and maintains the core VPN functionality of AnyConnect. Installation and Support Resources For organizations still managing legacy environments: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.x
Here is comprehensive content covering Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.10.06024 (the most common final build in the 4.10.x series). This content can be used for release notes, internal documentation, an IT knowledge base, or a user guide.
It is critical to note that Cisco has announced the End-of-Life (EoL) for the AnyConnect 4.x product family.
This means that Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06062 will no longer receive security patches after September 2025. While the client will continue to function, any new TLS vulnerabilities, OS updates (e.g., Windows 12), or critical CVEs will remain unpatched. End of Sale (EoS): September 30, 2023 End
Recommendation: Start planning your migration to Cisco Secure Client 5.x by Q2 2025 at the latest. Use version 4.10.06062 as a stable "bridge" while you validate 5.x in your lab.
Given that Cisco released version 5.1.6+ and now 5.2.x, you might ask: Why stay on 4.10.06062?
Before deploying Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06062, you must review Cisco’s field notices.
Older AnyConnect clients (pre-4.10) suffer from a deadlock in the VPN Agent when a physical network cable is unplugged while Wi-Fi is connecting. This results in a "stuck connecting" state that requires a full OS reboot. Version 4.10.06 resolves the vpnagentd.exe thread handling.
Jamf Pro or Munki can deploy the anyconnect-macos-4.10.06062.pkg. Post-installation, push a com.cisco.anyconnect.plist using defaults write commands to enforce:
RequirePosture = trueAutoReconnect = false