Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge)?

Accepted Answer

HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) still supported?

Accepted Answer

HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for July 31, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) reached (or will reach) end of life on July 31, 2028. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, HPE Aruba Networking access points (hardware) J9835A (Aruba 501 Wireless Client Bridge) 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.