Erlang 20.x — End of Life
EOLErlang 20.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 21, 2020 | 20.3.8.26 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Erlang 20.x (0)
Erlang 20.x is EOL — migrate to Erlang 21.x
Erlang 21.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Erlang 20.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erlang 20 end of life?
Yes. All Erlang 20.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Erlang 21.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Erlang 20?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Erlang 20.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Erlang 20 version?
The latest Erlang 20.x patch release is 20.3.8.26, released on February 27, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Erlang 20 to Erlang 21?
To migrate from Erlang 20 to Erlang 21: (1) review the official Erlang 21 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Erlang 20 in production?
No. Erlang 20 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA