Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G 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 Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G still supported?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for June 29, 2031. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G reached (or will reach) end of life on June 29, 2031. 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) FortiAP-HD-431G after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Fortinet FortiAP access points (hardware) FortiAP-HD-431G 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.