Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Nov 2024 | 1y 11mo ago |
| Support Status ends | 31 Dec 2026 | in 3mo |
| Latest release | 7.9.103-CE · 11 Nov 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 extends security support by about 136 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.9.103-ce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 | 16 May 2027 | 223 | +136 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.2 | 28 Feb 2027 | 146 | +59 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.1 | 22 Nov 2026 | 48 | -39 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce | 31 Dec 2026 | 87 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce reach end of life?
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026 — 87 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce still supported?
Yes. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.9.103-CE, published 11 Nov 2024.
What happens when Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce?
87 days. Moving to Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 instead buys roughly 136 more days of security support.