Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 · Version Status
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 End of Life Date
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 reaches end of life on July 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 20 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Jul 31, 2026
20 days remaining
Latest Release
8.0.43
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 22, 2025
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 series
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.
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Extended Support
Extended Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 support is available
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All Amazon RDS for 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 |
8.0.46 |
Jul 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 8.0.40 |
8.0.40 |
Jul 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 8.4.3 |
8.4.3 |
Jul 31, 2029 |
Active |
| 8.4 |
8.4.10 |
Jul 31, 2029 |
Active |
| 8.0.41 |
8.0.41 |
Jul 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 8.4.4 |
8.4.4 |
Jul 31, 2029 |
Active |
What does Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 end of life mean?
When Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 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 MySQL 8.0.43 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 reached end of life on July 31, 2026. That is 20 days remaining.
Is Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 still supported?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 is still supported but approaching end of life on July 31, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 is
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon RDS for MySQL full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 past EOL?
When Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.43 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 MySQL should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.