Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500 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) WF-500 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for December 31, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500 reached (or will reach) end of life on December 31, 2028. 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) WF-500 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Palo Alto Networks PA-Series (hardware) WF-500 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.