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FFmpeg · Media / Runtime

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8.1.2 · latest cycle68/100 Attention

Summary iPlain-English security verdict for FFmpeg, generated from its current health score, actively-exploited vulnerabilities, and latest supported version.

FFmpeg currently scores 68/100 — needs attention. No tracked vulnerabilities are currently known to be exploited in the wild. The latest supported release is 8.1.2. Patch the open issues below when you can.

Disclosure trend iNew CVEs published for FFmpeg each year (NVD). A higher bar means more disclosures that year — more scrutiny, not necessarily less safe.

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Patch priority — what to act on iThe issues to fix first — actively exploited (CISA KEV) first, then by exploitation probability (EPSS), then severity. Each row's "→ fixed in" is the earliest version that patches it; "see advisory" means no fixed version is published.

No urgent unpatched issues identified. ✓

See all 6 known FFmpeg CVEs & security history →

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Versions & lifecycle iWhen each release line stops receiving security patches (end-of-life). After EOL there are no more fixes — plan upgrades before these dates.

How long each FFmpeg release line is supported — and when it sunsets. Select a line for its full report.

Jun22'26 FFmpeg 7.0ended 2026-06-22

Jun21'26 FFmpeg 4.3ended 2026-06-21

Jun21'26 FFmpeg 4.2ended 2026-06-21

Jun21'26 FFmpeg 3.4ended 2026-06-21

Jun21'26 FFmpeg 2.8ended 2026-06-21

Jul21'24 FFmpeg 4.1ended 2024-07-21

Jul11'24 FFmpeg 6.0ended 2024-07-11

Apr2'23 FFmpeg 5.0ended 2023-04-02

Oct28'22 FFmpeg 3.2ended 2022-10-28

Jul3'20 FFmpeg 4.0ended 2020-07-03

Nov18'18 FFmpeg 3.3ended 2018-11-18

Oct28'18 FFmpeg 3.0ended 2018-10-28

Full FFmpeg end-of-life dates & support timeline →

8.1 latest 8.1.2 Supported 8.1.2 → 8.0 latest 8.0.3 Supported 8.0.3 → 7.1 latest 7.1.5 Supported 7.1.5 → 7.0 latest 7.0.3 End of life ended 2026-06-227.0.3 → 6.1 latest 6.1.6 Supported 6.1.6 → 6.0 latest 6.0.1 End of life ended 2024-07-116.0.1 → 5.1 latest 5.1.10 Supported 5.1.10 → 5.0 latest 5.0.3 End of life ended 2023-04-025.0.3 → 4.4 latest 4.4.8 Supported 4.4.8 → 4.3 latest 4.3.9 End of life ended 2026-06-214.3.9 → See all upcoming end-of-life dates →

Frequently asked

Is FFmpeg safe and patched?

What should I do about FFmpeg now?

Upgrade FFmpeg to the latest supported release (8.1.2) or later and apply available security updates, then confirm against FFmpeg's official advisory.

When does FFmpeg reach end-of-life?

The latest supported FFmpeg release is 8.1.2. After end-of-life a release no longer receives security patches.

Which versions of FFmpeg are still receiving security updates?

Supported FFmpeg release lines (latest 8.1.2): 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 6.1, 5.1, 4.4. End-of-life releases no longer receive security patches.

Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against FFmpeg's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — FFmpeg official site ↗