Weechat 2.9 · Version Status
Weechat 2.9 End of Life Date
Weechat 2.9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Weechat 2.9 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2005 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 11, 2020
2005 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.9
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 18, 2020
Weechat 2.9 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 2.9 |
2.9 |
Nov 11, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.1 |
Mar 7, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1 |
Jun 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.1 |
Sep 19, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.3 |
3.3 |
Dec 18, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.4 |
3.4.1 |
Mar 27, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.5 |
3.5 |
Jul 10, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.6 |
3.6 |
Oct 9, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Weechat 2.9 end of life mean?
When Weechat 2.9 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 Weechat 2.9 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Weechat 4.9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Weechat 2.9 reach end of life?
Weechat 2.9 reached end of life on November 11, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Weechat 2.9 still supported?
No. Weechat 2.9 reached end of life on November 11, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Weechat 2.9?
The recommended upgrade from Weechat 2.9 is
Weechat 4.9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Weechat full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Weechat 2.9 past EOL?
When Weechat 2.9 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 Weechat should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.