.NET Framework 4.7.2 · Version Status

.NET Framework 4.7.2 End of Life Date

.NET Framework 4.7.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ .NET Framework 4.7.2 is actively supported. EOL date: TBD.
EOL Date
TBD
Supported
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Apr 30, 2018
.NET Framework 4.7.2 series
← .NET Framework 4.7.1 All .NET Framework versions .NET Framework 4.8 →
10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All .NET Framework Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
3.5-sp1 — Jan 9, 2029 Active
4.0 — Jan 12, 2016 EOL
4.5 — Jan 12, 2016 EOL
4.5.1 — Jan 12, 2016 EOL
4.5.2 — Apr 26, 2022 EOL
4.6 — Apr 26, 2022 EOL
4.6.1 — Apr 26, 2022 EOL
4.6.2 — Jan 12, 2027 Active

What does .NET Framework 4.7.2 end of life mean?

When .NET Framework 4.7.2 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running .NET Framework 4.7.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to .NET Framework 4.8.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does .NET Framework 4.7.2 reach end of life?
.NET Framework 4.7.2 has already reached end of life.
Is .NET Framework 4.7.2 still supported?
Yes, .NET Framework 4.7.2 is currently supported. The EOL date is TBD.
What should I upgrade to from .NET Framework 4.7.2?
The recommended upgrade from .NET Framework 4.7.2 is .NET Framework 4.8.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the .NET Framework full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running .NET Framework 4.7.2 past EOL?
When .NET Framework 4.7.2 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL .NET Framework should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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