Mysql 5.7 · Version Status
Mysql 5.7 End of Life Date
Mysql 5.7 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mysql 5.7 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 921 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 31, 2023
921 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.7.44
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 9, 2015
Mysql 5.7 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.5 |
5.5.63 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5.6 |
5.6.51 |
Feb 28, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 5.7 |
5.7.44 |
Oct 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 8.0 LTS |
8.0.46 |
Apr 30, 2026 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
8.1.0 |
Oct 25, 2023 |
EOL |
| 8.2 |
8.2.0 |
Dec 14, 2023 |
EOL |
| 8.3 |
8.3.0 |
Apr 10, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8.4 LTS |
8.4.9 |
Apr 30, 2032 |
Active |
What does Mysql 5.7 end of life mean?
When Mysql 5.7 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 5.7 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Mysql 9.7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mysql 5.7 reach end of life?
Mysql 5.7 reached end of life on October 31, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Mysql 5.7 still supported?
No. Mysql 5.7 reached end of life on October 31, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Mysql 5.7?
The recommended upgrade from Mysql 5.7 is
Mysql 9.7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Mysql full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Mysql 5.7 past EOL?
When Mysql 5.7 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 should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.