Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 · Version Status
Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 End of Life Date
Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 is actively supported. EOL date: January 31, 2027.
EOL Date
Jan 31, 2027
267 days remaining
Latest Release
6.2
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 13, 2020
Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 series
All Amazon Elasticache Redis Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4 |
4.0.10 |
Jan 31, 2026 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.0.6 |
Jan 31, 2026 |
EOL |
| → 6 |
6.2 |
Jan 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 7 |
7.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 end of life mean?
When Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 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 Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Elasticache Redis 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 reach end of life?
Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 reached end of life on January 31, 2027. That is 267 days remaining.
Is Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 still supported?
Yes, Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 31, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Elasticache Redis 6?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 is
Amazon Elasticache Redis 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Elasticache Redis full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 past EOL?
When Amazon Elasticache Redis 6 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 Amazon Elasticache Redis should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.