Neo4j 4.2 · Version Status
Neo4j 4.2 End of Life Date
Neo4j 4.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Neo4j 4.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1454 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 16, 2022
1454 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.2.19
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 17, 2020
Neo4j 4.2 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.0 |
Aug 23, 2011 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.0 |
Jan 30, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.0 |
Jun 29, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.0 |
Sep 12, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.2 |
Jan 8, 2013 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.3 |
Mar 9, 2013 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.3 |
Jul 22, 2013 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.2 |
Oct 18, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Neo4j 4.2 end of life mean?
When Neo4j 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 Neo4j 4.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Neo4j 2026.04 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Neo4j 4.2 reach end of life?
Neo4j 4.2 reached end of life on May 16, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Neo4j 4.2 still supported?
No. Neo4j 4.2 reached end of life on May 16, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Neo4j 4.2?
The recommended upgrade from Neo4j 4.2 is
Neo4j 2026.04 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Neo4j full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Neo4j 4.2 past EOL?
When Neo4j 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 Neo4j should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.