Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Windows XP SP3?

Accepted Answer

Windows XP SP3 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (40/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Windows XP SP3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Windows XP SP3 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (April 8, 2014). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Windows XP SP3 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Windows XP SP3 reached (or will reach) end of life on April 8, 2014. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Windows XP SP3 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for Windows XP SP3 ends, so newly discovered vulnerabilities may never be fixed unless a paid extended support option covers that version. Auditors ask about it too: PCI DSS requirement 12.3.4, for example, calls for a yearly review of vendor end-of-life announcements with a remediation plan approved by senior management.