Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 23 Aug 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 23 Aug 2026 | in 14 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 extends security support by about 266 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 | 16 May 2027 | 280 | +266 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.2 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | +189 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.1 | 22 Nov 2026 | 105 | +91 days |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 | 23 Aug 2026 | 14 | this branch |
| Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 7.9.103-ce | 31 Dec 2026 | 144 | +130 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 reach end of life?
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 reaches end of life on 23 Aug 2026 — 14 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 still supported?
Yes. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 23 Aug 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.0?
14 days. Moving to Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent 9.3 instead buys roughly 266 more days of security support.