Mariadb 11.8 · Version Status
Mariadb 11.8 End of Life Date
Mariadb 11.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mariadb 11.8 is actively supported. EOL date: June 4, 2028.
EOL Date
Jun 4, 2028
757 days remaining
Latest Release
11.8.6
LTS release
Release Date
Jun 4, 2025
Mariadb 11.8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.1 |
5.1.67 |
Feb 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.14 |
Nov 10, 2015 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
5.3.12 |
Mar 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 5.5 LTS |
5.5.68 |
Apr 11, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10.0 |
10.0.38 |
Mar 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
10.1.48 |
Oct 17, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
10.2.44 |
May 23, 2022 |
EOL |
| 10.3 |
10.3.39 |
May 25, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Mariadb 11.8 end of life mean?
When Mariadb 11.8 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 Mariadb 11.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Mariadb 11.8 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mariadb 11.8 reach end of life?
Mariadb 11.8 reached end of life on June 4, 2028. That is 757 days remaining.
Is Mariadb 11.8 still supported?
Yes, Mariadb 11.8 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 4, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Mariadb 11.8?
The recommended upgrade from Mariadb 11.8 is
Mariadb 11.8 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Mariadb full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Mariadb 11.8 past EOL?
When Mariadb 11.8 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 Mariadb should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.