Is WeeChat 2.9 patched?
Current stable (4.9.2): 100/100
2.9 has 2 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities. Run 4.4.2 or later to clear them. See what 4.4.2 fixes →
Summary iPlain-English security status for WeeChat 2.9, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.
WeeChat 2.9 is part of the 2.9 release line. 2 known vulnerabilities affect it. The minimum safe version is 4.4.2 — upgrade to it or later to clear the open critical/high issues. The 2.9 line reached end-of-life on 2020-11-11, so it no longer receives security patches. The latest supported WeeChat release is 4.9.2.
Known issues affecting 2.9
Exploited first, then by exploitation probability.
CVE-2021-40516 HIGH EPSS 2% → fixed in 3.2.1 CVE-2024-46613 CRITICAL EPSS 0% → fixed in 4.4.2Other WeeChat versions
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Frequently asked
Is WeeChat 2.9 patched?
WeeChat 2.9 is end-of-life and no longer receives security patches. Move to 4.9.2.
What version should I upgrade WeeChat 2.9 to?
Upgrade WeeChat 2.9 to at least 4.4.2 to clear its 2 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities.
When does WeeChat 2.9 reach end-of-life?
WeeChat 2.9 reached end-of-life on 2020-11-11 and no longer receives security patches.
What is the latest version of WeeChat?
The latest supported WeeChat release is 4.9.2.
Is WeeChat 2.9 still receiving security updates?
No — WeeChat 2.9 is on the 2.9 line, which reached end-of-life on 2020-11-11 and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to 4.9.2 or later to stay supported.
Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against WeeChat's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — WeeChat official site ↗