Lua 5.x — End of Life
Active6 releases in this series0 CVEs
Lua 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Dec 22, 2025 | — | No | 5.5.0 | Active |
| 5.4 | Jun 29, 2020 | — | No | 5.4.8 | Active |
| 5.3 | Jan 12, 2015 | — | Sep 25, 2020 | 5.3.6 | EOL |
| 5.2 | Dec 16, 2011 | — | Mar 7, 2015 | 5.2.4 | EOL |
| 5.1 | Feb 21, 2006 | — | Feb 17, 2012 | 5.1.5 | EOL |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2003 | — | Jun 26, 2006 | 5.0.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Lua 5.x (0)
No CVEs tracked for Lua 5.x.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 5 end of life?
Partially. Some Lua 5.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Lua 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Lua 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Lua 5 version?
The latest Lua 5.x patch release is 5.5.0, released on December 22, 2025. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Lua 5 first released?
Lua 5.0 was initially released on December 22, 2025. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Lua 5 in production?
Lua 5 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (5.5.0) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA