Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apple Watch series-5?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch series-5 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 55 out of 100, placing it in the High risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (10/10).

Question 2

Is Apple Watch series-5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch series-5 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (September 16, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Apple Watch series-5 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Apple Watch series-5 reached (or will reach) end of life on September 16, 2024. 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 series-5 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Apple Watch series-5 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.