Amazon Msk 3.6 · Version Status
Amazon Msk 3.6 End of Life Date
Amazon Msk 3.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Msk 3.6 reaches end of life on June 1, 2026. Plan your migration now — 23 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jun 1, 2026
23 days remaining
Latest Release
3.6.0
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 16, 2023
Amazon Msk 3.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.2 |
2.2.1 |
Jun 8, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.1 |
Jun 8, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.1.1 |
Jun 8, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.1 |
Jun 8, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.3 |
Sep 11, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.7 |
2.7.2 |
Sep 11, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.8 |
2.8.2-tiered |
Jan 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.1 |
Sep 11, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Amazon Msk 3.6 end of life mean?
When Amazon Msk 3.6 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 Msk 3.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Msk 4.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Msk 3.6 reach end of life?
Amazon Msk 3.6 reached end of life on June 1, 2026. That is 23 days remaining.
Is Amazon Msk 3.6 still supported?
Amazon Msk 3.6 is still supported but approaching end of life on June 1, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Msk 3.6?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Msk 3.6 is
Amazon Msk 4.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Msk full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Msk 3.6 past EOL?
When Amazon Msk 3.6 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 Msk should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.