Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for iPad (6th generation)?

Accepted Answer

iPad (6th generation) 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 (30/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (10/10).

Question 2

Is iPad (6th generation) still supported?

Accepted Answer

iPad (6th generation) is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (May 11, 2026). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does iPad (6th generation) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

iPad (6th generation) reached (or will reach) end of life on May 11, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running iPad (6th generation) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, iPad (6th generation) 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.