Is verilator safe to use?

verilator has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (5.048). DepScope rates its health at 64/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of verilator?

The latest version of verilator is 5.048, released 2026-04-26.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of verilator.

No, verilator is actively maintained. Latest release: 5.048 (2026-04-26).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for verilator at this time.

verilator is licensed under LGPL-3.0-only OR Artistic-2.0.

homebrewv5.048

Verilog simulator

License LGPL-3.0-only OR Artistic-2.01 versions1 maintainers3 deps236 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 64/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

3/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (3)

API access

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Last updated · 2026-04-26T09:05:01Z