Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W has an EOL Risk Score™ of 70 out of 100, placing it in the High 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 (0/10).

Question 2

Is WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W still supported?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (July 1, 2021). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W reached (or will reach) end of life on July 1, 2021. 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 XTM 26-W after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, WatchGuard Firebox XTM 26-W 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.