Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (25/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (10/10).

Question 2

Is Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (September 14, 2026). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) reached (or will reach) end of life on September 14, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) ends, so newly discovered vulnerabilities may never be fixed unless a paid extended support option covers that version. Auditors ask about it too: PCI DSS requirement 12.3.4, for example, calls for a yearly review of vendor end-of-life announcements with a remediation plan approved by senior management.