Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 65 out of 100, placing it in the High risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 still supported?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (November 1, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 reached (or will reach) end of life on November 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 WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, WatchGuard Firebox Firebox M440 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.