Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E has an EOL Risk Score™ of 50 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (40/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E still supported?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (November 22, 2023). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E reached (or will reach) end of life on November 22, 2023. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FAP-S423E 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.