Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6?

Accepted Answer

Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 18 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (8/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for January 31, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 reached (or will reach) end of life on January 31, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Amazon ElastiCache for Redis 6 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.