Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w?

Accepted Answer

Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w 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 Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w still supported?

Accepted Answer

Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for September 30, 2030. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w reached (or will reach) end of life on September 30, 2030. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Sophos Firewall appliances XGS 136w 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.