Is the Netgear FVS318G still getting security updates?
The Netgear FVS318G stopped receiving security updates on 30 March 2015. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates ended on
30 March 2015to 31 March 2017What to do. Replace it. Until then, turn off remote administration and UPnP, and keep it off the Internet.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | Unsupported | 30 March 2015 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe |
| V1 | Unsupported | 30 March 2015 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | RU |
| V1 | Unsupported | 16 April 2015 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
| V2 | Unsupported | 31 March 2017 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe |
| V2 | Unsupported | 31 March 2017 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
Questions
Is the Netgear FVS318G still getting security updates?
The Netgear FVS318G stopped receiving security updates on 30 March 2015. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
What does end of life mean for the Netgear FVS318G?
After its end of life, the Netgear FVS318G receives no more security fixes from Netgear. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: NETGEAR Enterprise Products EOL List (Dec2025 Release), End Of Service Date column. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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