Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E 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 FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E still supported?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for September 13, 2031. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E reached (or will reach) end of life on September 13, 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 FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-448E 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.