Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for IBM MQ 10.0?

Accepted Answer

IBM MQ 10.0 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 IBM MQ 10.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

IBM MQ 10.0 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for a future date. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does IBM MQ 10.0 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for IBM MQ 10.0 is not yet scheduled. Check the full IBM MQ version timeline at endoflife.ai/ibm-mq.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running IBM MQ 10.0 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, IBM MQ 10.0 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.