Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 · Version Status

Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 End of Life Date

Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is actively supported. EOL date: June 30, 2028.
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EOL Date
Jun 30, 2028
682 days remaining
Latest Release
11.8.8
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 25, 2025
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 series
Lifecycle detail

Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 was released on August 25, 2025 and support is scheduled to end on June 30, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 2 years and 10 months, shorter than the 4 years and 11 months median for Amazon RDS for MariaDB releases. Its most recent patch is 11.8.8, published June 5, 2026.

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10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
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 →
All Amazon RDS for MariaDB Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
10.3 10.3.39 Oct 23, 2023 EOL
10.4 10.4.34 Feb 28, 2025 EOL
10.5 10.5.29 Aug 31, 2026 Warning
10.6 10.6.27 Dec 31, 2026 Warning
10.11 10.11.18 Feb 29, 2028 Active
11.4 11.4.12 May 31, 2029 Active
→ 11.8 11.8.8 Jun 30, 2028 Active
12.3 12.3.2 Jun 30, 2029 Active

What does Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 end of life mean?

When Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 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 RDS for MariaDB 11.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 12.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 reached end of life on June 30, 2028. That is 682 days remaining.
Is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 still supported?
Yes, Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 30, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 12.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Amazon RDS for MariaDB full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 past EOL?
When Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 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 RDS for MariaDB should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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