Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series 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 Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series still supported?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for November 21, 2031. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series reached (or will reach) end of life on November 21, 2031. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) PA-5450 Series 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.