Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x?

Accepted Answer

DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x has an EOL Risk Score™ of 30 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x still supported?

Accepted Answer

DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 18, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x reached (or will reach) end of life on October 18, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, DrayTek Vigor VigorSwitch G2280x 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.