Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E · Version Status
Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E End of Life Date
Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (support.fortinet.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E is actively supported. EOL date: September 24, 2031.
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EOL Date
Sep 24, 2031
1803 days remaining
Latest Release
FortiSwitch-424E
Standard release
Release Date
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Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
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What does Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E end of life mean?
When Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-Fiber or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E reach end of life?
Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E reaches end of life on September 24, 2031. That is 1803 days remaining.
Is Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E still supported?
Yes, Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E is currently supported. The EOL date is September 24, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E?
The recommended upgrade from Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E is
Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-Fiber — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E past EOL?
When Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.