Lua 4.x — End of Life
EOLLua 4.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Nov 6, 2000 | — | Jul 4, 2002 | 4.0.1 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Lua 4.x (0)
Lua 4.x is EOL — migrate to Lua 5.x
Lua 5.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Lua 4.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 4 end of life?
Yes. All Lua 4.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Lua 5.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Lua 4?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Lua 4.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Lua 4 version?
The latest Lua 4.x patch release is 4.0.1, released on July 4, 2002. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Lua 4 to Lua 5?
To migrate from Lua 4 to Lua 5: (1) review the official Lua 5 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 Lua 4 in production?
No. Lua 4 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