Panos 9.0-xfr · Version Status
Panos 9.0-xfr End of Life Date
Panos 9.0-xfr end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Panos 9.0-xfr is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2058 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 19, 2020
2058 days past EOL
Latest Release
9.0-XFR (VM-Series only)
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 19, 2019
Panos 9.0-xfr 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 9.0-xfr end of life mean?
When Panos 9.0-xfr 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 9.0-xfr 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 9.0-xfr reach end of life?
Panos 9.0-xfr reached end of life on September 19, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Panos 9.0-xfr still supported?
No. Panos 9.0-xfr reached end of life on September 19, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Panos 9.0-xfr?
The recommended upgrade from Panos 9.0-xfr 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 9.0-xfr past EOL?
When Panos 9.0-xfr 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.