Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 · Version Status

Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 End of Life Date

Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 is actively supported. EOL date: July 31, 2029.
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EOL Date
Jul 31, 2029
1081 days remaining
Latest Release
8.4.10
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 21, 2024
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 series
Extended Support
Jul 31, 2032
Amazon RDS Extended Support · paid
Lifecycle detail

Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 was released on November 21, 2024 and support is scheduled to end on July 31, 2029 — a planned supported lifespan of 4 years and 8 months, longer than the 3 years and 9 months median for Amazon RDS for MySQL releases. Its most recent patch is 8.4.10, published July 7, 2026.

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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 MySQL Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 EOL
8.0.40 8.0.40 Jul 31, 2026 EOL
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 EOL
8.4.4 8.4.4 Jul 31, 2029 Active

What does Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 end of life mean?

When Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 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 8.4 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 8.4 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 reached end of life on July 31, 2029. That is 1081 days remaining.
Is Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 still supported?
Yes, Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 is currently supported. The EOL date is July 31, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 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 8.4 past EOL?
When Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4 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.
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