Wireshark 2.x — End of Life
EOLWireshark 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6LTS | Apr 18, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Oct 18, 2020 | 2.6.20 | EOL |
| 2.4 | Jul 19, 2017 | Apr 18, 2018 | Jul 19, 2019 | 2.4.16 | EOL |
| 2.2 | Sep 7, 2016 | Jul 19, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | 2.2.17 | EOL |
| 2.0 | Nov 18, 2015 | Sep 7, 2016 | Nov 18, 2017 | 2.0.16 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Wireshark 2.x (0)
Wireshark 2.x is EOL — migrate to Wireshark 3.x
Wireshark 3.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Wireshark 2.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 2 end of life?
Yes. All Wireshark 2.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Wireshark 3.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Wireshark 2?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Wireshark 2.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Wireshark 2 version?
The latest Wireshark 2.x patch release is 2.6.20, released on September 23, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Wireshark 2 to Wireshark 3?
To migrate from Wireshark 2 to Wireshark 3: (1) review the official Wireshark 3 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 Wireshark 2 in production?
No. Wireshark 2 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