Wireshark 4.x — End of Life
ActiveWireshark 4.x is partially supported: only 4.6, 4.4 still receive security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 4.6.16. No CVE is currently tracked for Wireshark 4.x.
Wireshark 4.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Oct 8, 2025 | — | No | 4.6.16 | Active | |
| 4.4 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 8, 2025 | No | 4.4.19 | Active | |
| 4.2 | Nov 15, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 8, 2025 | 4.2.14 | EOL | |
| 4.0 | Oct 4, 2022 | Nov 15, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | 4.0.17 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Wireshark 4.x (0)
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/wireshark/4)Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 4 end of life?
Partially. 2 of the 4 Wireshark 4.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 4.6, 4.4.
What CVEs affect Wireshark 4?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Wireshark 4.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest Wireshark 4 version?
The latest Wireshark 4.x patch release is 4.6.16, released on May 19, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Wireshark 4 first released?
Wireshark 4.0 was released on October 4, 2022. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Wireshark 4 in production?
Only on a supported release (4.6, 4.4). Make sure you run the latest patch (4.6.16) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA