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Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series End of Life Date
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series 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-7000 Series is actively supported. EOL date: December 31, 2030.
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EOL Date
Dec 31, 2030
1580 days remaining
Latest Release
PA-7050 / PA-7080 (SMC-B, 100G-NPC-A, LFC-A, DPC-A)
Standard release
Release Date
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Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series series
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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All Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 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-7000 Series end of life mean?
When Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series 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-7000 Series 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-7000 Series reach end of life?
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series reached end of life on December 31, 2030. That is 1580 days remaining.
Is Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series still supported?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series is currently supported. The EOL date is December 31, 2030.
What should I upgrade to from Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series?
The recommended upgrade from Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series 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-7000 Series past EOL?
When Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-7000 Series 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.