Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Google Pixel 5a?

Accepted Answer

Google Pixel 5a has an EOL Risk Score™ of 80 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (40/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (10/10).

Question 2

Is Google Pixel 5a still supported?

Accepted Answer

Google Pixel 5a is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (August 1, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Google Pixel 5a reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Google Pixel 5a reached (or will reach) end of life on August 1, 2024. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Google Pixel 5a after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Google Pixel 5a 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.