Is the Netgear JGS516PE still getting security updates?
The Netgear JGS516PE stopped receiving security updates on 1 December 2020. 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
1 December 2020What to do. Attackers are using known flaws in this model. Replace it. Until then, turn off remote administration and UPnP, and keep it off the Internet.
Vulnerabilities attackers are using
The U.S. cybersecurity agency (CISA) lists these vulnerabilities as actively exploited. Its description names the affected hardware versions when they are known.
- CVE-2020-26919: Netgear JGS516PE devices contain a missing function level access control vulnerability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | Unsupported | 1 December 2020 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Europe |
| All versions | Unsupported | 1 December 2020 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | IN |
| All versions | Unsupported | 1 December 2020 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
Questions
Is the Netgear JGS516PE still getting security updates?
The Netgear JGS516PE stopped receiving security updates on 1 December 2020. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
Is the Netgear JGS516PE affected by vulnerabilities attackers are using?
Yes. The CISA catalogue of exploited vulnerabilities lists CVE-2020-26919 for this model. Check the affected hardware versions and install the latest firmware, or replace the device if it is no longer supported.
What does end of life mean for the Netgear JGS516PE?
After its end of life, the Netgear JGS516PE 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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- FS205ended 31 December 2014 Unsupported
- FS208ended 12 May 2014 Unsupported
- FS305ended 12 May 2014 Unsupported
- FS308ended 12 May 2014 Unsupported
- FS605ended 9 January 2014 Unsupported
- FS608ended 9 January 2014 Unsupported
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