Moodle 4.2 · Version Status
Moodle 4.2 End of Life Date
Moodle 4.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Moodle 4.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 579 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 7, 2024
579 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.2.11
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 22, 2023
Moodle 4.2 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.8 |
3.8.9 |
May 10, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.9 LTS |
3.9.25 |
Nov 13, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.10 |
3.10.11 |
May 9, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.11 |
3.11.18 |
Nov 13, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.0.12 |
Nov 13, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.1 LTS |
4.1.22 |
Dec 8, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 4.2 |
4.2.11 |
Oct 7, 2024 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.12 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Moodle 4.2 end of life mean?
When Moodle 4.2 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 Moodle 4.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Moodle 5.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Moodle 4.2 reach end of life?
Moodle 4.2 reached end of life on October 7, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Moodle 4.2 still supported?
No. Moodle 4.2 reached end of life on October 7, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Moodle 4.2?
The recommended upgrade from Moodle 4.2 is
Moodle 5.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Moodle full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Moodle 4.2 past EOL?
When Moodle 4.2 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 Moodle should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.