Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8)?

Accepted Answer

Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) has an EOL Risk Score™ of 40 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 (0/10).

Question 2

Is Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) still supported?

Accepted Answer

Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (July 4, 2026). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) reached (or will reach) end of life on July 4, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) 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.