Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Windows 11-23h2-w?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11-23h2-w has an EOL Risk Score™ of 80 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (30/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Windows 11-23h2-w still supported?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11-23h2-w is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (November 11, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Windows 11-23h2-w reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11-23h2-w reached (or will reach) end of life on November 11, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Windows 11-23h2-w after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Windows 11-23h2-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.