Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E has an EOL Risk Score™ of 25 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E still supported?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 31, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E reached (or will reach) end of life on October 31, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Fortinet security appliances (hardware) FortiAuthenticator-3000E 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.