MySQL Connector/J 8 · Version Status
MySQL Connector/J 8 End of Life Date
MySQL Connector/J 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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MySQL Connector/J 8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 115 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2026
115 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.4.0
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 19, 2018
MySQL Connector/J 8 series
Lifecycle detail
MySQL Connector/J 8 was released on April 19, 2018 and support ended on April 30, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 8 years. The last patch it will ever receive is 8.4.0, published April 27, 2024 — 2 years before support ended. It has been without security patches for 4 months. 1 newer MySQL Connector/J release has shipped since.
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 MySQL Connector/J 8 support is available
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All MySQL Connector/J Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 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 8 end of life mean?
When MySQL Connector/J 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 MySQL Connector/J 8 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 8 reach end of life?
MySQL Connector/J 8 reached end of life on April 30, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is MySQL Connector/J 8 still supported?
No. MySQL Connector/J 8 reached end of life on April 30, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from MySQL Connector/J 8?
The recommended upgrade from MySQL Connector/J 8 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 8 past EOL?
When MySQL Connector/J 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 MySQL Connector/J should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.