Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 · Version Status
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 End of Life Date
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 is actively supported. EOL date: June 30, 2028.
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EOL Date
Jun 30, 2028
684 days remaining
Latest Release
6.3.3-c1121
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 13, 2024
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 series
Lifecycle detail
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 was released on June 13, 2024 and support is scheduled to end on June 30, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 4 years and 1 month, longer than the 3 years and 4 months median for Palo Alto GlobalProtect releases. Its most recent patch is 6.3.3-c1121, published August 12, 2026.
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 GlobalProtect Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 3.0 |
3.0 |
Feb 15, 2018 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1 |
Jun 23, 2018 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.0 |
Jan 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.13 |
Mar 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0.10 |
Feb 12, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.12 |
Dec 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.13-c418 |
Feb 28, 2024 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
5.3.4 |
Jun 1, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 end of life mean?
When Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 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 GlobalProtect 6.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 reach end of life?
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 reached end of life on June 30, 2028. That is 684 days remaining.
Is Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 still supported?
Yes, Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 30, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3?
The recommended upgrade from Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 is
Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Palo Alto GlobalProtect full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 past EOL?
When Palo Alto GlobalProtect 6.3 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 GlobalProtect should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.