Azure Database for MySQL End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline
Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Azure Database for MySQL versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.
⚡Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches end of life on July 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 38 days remaining.
📅 Get reminded before Azure Database for MySQL 5.7 reaches EOL on July 31, 2026 — alerts 90, 30 & 7 days out.
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 →
Release Cycle Timeline
■ EOL
■ Warning
■ Active
┊ Today
All Versions
Version
Latest Release
Release Date
EOL Date
Days
Status
5.7
—
Mar 20, 2018
Jul 31, 2026
38 days remaining
Warning
8.0
—
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 31, 2026
191 days remaining
Active
8.4
—
Sep 1, 2025
TBD
Supported
Active
What does Azure Database for MySQL end of life mean for your organization?
When a version of Azure Database for MySQL reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.
Organizations running EOL Azure Database for MySQL should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.
Extended Support Options
If you cannot migrate immediately, extended support vendors provide continued security patches for EOL Azure Database for MySQL versions. This is a bridge, not a permanent solution — plan your migration in parallel.
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What is the end-of-life date for Azure Database for MySQL?
The next Azure Database for MySQL version reaching EOL is 5.7 on July 31, 2026. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.
When is the Azure Database for MySQL support end date?
The next Azure Database for MySQL support end date is July 31, 2026, when version 5.7 reaches end of support. Each version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.
What is the latest supported version of Azure Database for MySQL?
The latest active version of Azure Database for MySQL is 8.4. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Azure Database for MySQL reaches end of life?
When Azure Database for MySQL reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Azure Database for MySQL?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Azure Database for MySQL versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.