MySQL Connector/J 26 · Version Status

MySQL Connector/J 26 End of Life Date

MySQL Connector/J 26 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ MySQL Connector/J 26 is actively supported. EOL date: TBD.
EOL Date
TBD
Supported
Latest Release
26.7.0
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 24, 2026
MySQL Connector/J 26 series
Lifecycle detail

MySQL Connector/J 26 was released on July 24, 2026 and has no published end-of-life date yet. Its most recent patch is 26.7.0, published July 24, 2026.

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10 / 100
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 MySQL Connector/J Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
8 8.4.0 Apr 30, 2026 EOL
9 9.7.0 Jul 24, 2026 EOL
→ 26 26.7.0 EOL Active

What does MySQL Connector/J 26 end of life mean?

When MySQL Connector/J 26 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 MySQL Connector/J 26 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to MySQL Connector/J 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does MySQL Connector/J 26 reach end of life?
MySQL Connector/J 26 has no announced end-of-life date yet — it is currently supported, with EOL to be determined.
Is MySQL Connector/J 26 still supported?
Yes, MySQL Connector/J 26 is currently supported. The EOL date is TBD.
What should I upgrade to from MySQL Connector/J 26?
The recommended upgrade from MySQL Connector/J 26 is MySQL Connector/J 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the MySQL Connector/J full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running MySQL Connector/J 26 past EOL?
When MySQL Connector/J 26 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 MySQL Connector/J should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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