Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 · Version Status
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 End of Life Date
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1038 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 31, 2023
1038 days past EOL
Latest Release
PA-500
Standard release
Release Date
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Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 series
Lifecycle detail
It has been without security patches for 2 years and 10 months.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 support is available
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All Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| PA-4000 Series |
PA-4020, PA-4050, PA-4060 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| PA-2000 Series |
PA-2020, PA-2050 |
Apr 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| M-100 |
M-100 (Panorama) |
Oct 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| → PA-500 |
PA-500 |
Oct 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| PA-200 |
PA-200 |
Oct 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| PA-5000 Series |
PA-5020, PA-5050, PA-5060 |
Jan 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| PA-3000 Series |
PA-3020, PA-3050, PA-3060 |
Oct 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| M-500 |
M-500 (Panorama) |
Feb 28, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 end of life mean?
When Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 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: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 reach end of life?
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 reached end of life on October 31, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 still supported?
No. Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 reached end of life on October 31, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500?
The recommended upgrade from Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 is
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 past EOL?
When Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-500 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.