Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 · Version Status
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 End of Life Date
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
⚡
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reaches end of life on January 31, 2027. Plan your migration now — 175 days remaining.
📅 Get reminded before Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reaches EOL on January 31, 2027 — alerts 90, 30 & 7 days out.
EOL Date
Jan 31, 2027
175 days remaining
Latest Release
6.2
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 13, 2020
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 series
Extended Support
Jan 31, 2030
Extended support
Lifecycle detail
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 was released on October 13, 2020 and support is scheduled to end on January 31, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 6 years and 4 months, in line with the 7 years and 4 months median for Amazon ElastiCache for Redis releases. Its most recent patch is 6.2, published November 23, 2021.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
Methodology → ·
View score card →
Extended Support
Extended Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
Compare Options →
All Amazon ElastiCache for 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 |
Warning |
| 7 |
7.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 end of life mean?
When Amazon ElastiCache for 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 for Redis 6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reach end of life?
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reached end of life on January 31, 2027. That is 175 days remaining.
Is Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 still supported?
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 is still supported but approaching end of life on January 31, 2027. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 is
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 past EOL?
When Amazon ElastiCache for 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 for Redis should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.