Panos 12.1 · Version Status
Panos 12.1 End of Life Date
Panos 12.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Panos 12.1 is actively supported. EOL date: August 28, 2028.
EOL Date
Aug 28, 2028
842 days remaining
Latest Release
12.1.6
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 28, 2025
Panos 12.1 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.3 |
— |
Nov 20, 2008 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
— |
May 20, 2009 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
— |
Jan 5, 2012 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
— |
Dec 17, 2010 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
— |
Jun 30, 2013 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2014 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
— |
Apr 30, 2015 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
— |
Nov 13, 2016 |
EOL |
What does Panos 12.1 end of life mean?
When Panos 12.1 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 Panos 12.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Panos 12.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Panos 12.1 reach end of life?
Panos 12.1 reached end of life on August 28, 2028. That is 842 days remaining.
Is Panos 12.1 still supported?
Yes, Panos 12.1 is currently supported. The EOL date is August 28, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Panos 12.1?
The recommended upgrade from Panos 12.1 is
Panos 12.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Panos full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Panos 12.1 past EOL?
When Panos 12.1 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 Panos should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.