Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 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 Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 reached (or will reach) end of life on October 23, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Microsoft Entra Connect 2.5.79.0 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.