Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for VMware Aria Automation 8.17?

Accepted Answer

VMware Aria Automation 8.17 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is VMware Aria Automation 8.17 still supported?

Accepted Answer

VMware Aria Automation 8.17 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (May 9, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does VMware Aria Automation 8.17 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

VMware Aria Automation 8.17 reached (or will reach) end of life on May 9, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running VMware Aria Automation 8.17 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, VMware Aria Automation 8.17 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.