Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 · Version Status
Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 End of Life Date
Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1530 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 1, 2022
1530 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.6
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 1, 2013
Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 series
All Amazon Rds Mysql Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 5.6 |
5.6 |
Mar 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 5.7 |
5.7.44 |
Feb 29, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8.0 |
8.0.45 |
Jul 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 8.4 |
8.4.8 |
Jul 31, 2029 |
Active |
What does Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 end of life mean?
When Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 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 Rds Mysql 5.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Rds Mysql 8.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 reach end of life?
Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 reached end of life on March 1, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 still supported?
No. Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 reached end of life on March 1, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 is
Amazon Rds Mysql 8.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Rds Mysql full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 past EOL?
When Amazon Rds Mysql 5.6 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 Rds Mysql should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.