Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Cisco ASA 9.16?

Accepted Answer

Cisco ASA 9.16 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 (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Cisco ASA 9.16 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Cisco ASA 9.16 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for November 18, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Cisco ASA 9.16 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Cisco ASA 9.16 reached (or will reach) end of life on November 18, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Cisco ASA 9.16 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Cisco ASA 9.16 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.