Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 · Version Status
Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 End of Life Date
Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 reaches end of life on December 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 166 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Dec 31, 2026
166 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Dec 11, 2019
Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 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 Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 support is available
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All Azure Database for MySQL Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.7 |
— |
Jul 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| → 8.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 8.4 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
What does Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 end of life mean?
When Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 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 Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 reach end of life?
Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 reached end of life on December 31, 2026. That is 166 days remaining.
Is Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 still supported?
Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 is still supported but approaching end of life on December 31, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Azure Database for MySQL 8.0?
The recommended upgrade from Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 is
Azure Database for MySQL 8.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Azure Database for MySQL full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 past EOL?
When Azure Database for MySQL 8.0 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 Azure Database for MySQL should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.