.NET Framework 4.x — End of Life

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12 releases in this series0 CVEs

.NET Framework 4.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatus
4.8.1Aug 9, 2022NoActive
4.8Apr 18, 2019NoActive
4.7.2Apr 30, 2018NoActive
4.7.1Oct 17, 2017NoActive
4.7Apr 5, 2017NoActive
4.6.2Aug 2, 2016Jan 12, 2027Active
4.6.1Nov 30, 2015Apr 26, 2022EOL
4.6Jul 20, 2015Apr 26, 2022EOL
4.5.2May 5, 2014Apr 26, 2022EOL
4.5.1Oct 17, 2013Jan 12, 2016EOL
4.5Aug 15, 2012Jan 12, 2016EOL
4.0Apr 12, 2010Jan 12, 2016EOL

CVEs affecting .NET Framework 4.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for .NET Framework 4.x.

Frequently asked questions

Is .NET Framework 4 end of life?

Partially. Some .NET Framework 4.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.

What CVEs affect .NET Framework 4?

No CVEs are currently tracked for .NET Framework 4.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.

What is the latest .NET Framework 4 version?

Check the version table above for the latest .NET Framework 4.x patch release.

When was .NET Framework 4 first released?

.NET Framework 4.0 was initially released on August 9, 2022. See the full version timeline in the table above.

Is it safe to run .NET Framework 4 in production?

.NET Framework 4 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA