Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for MySQL 26.7?

Accepted Answer

MySQL 26.7 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 30 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is MySQL 26.7 still supported?

Accepted Answer

MySQL 26.7 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for a future date. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does MySQL 26.7 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for MySQL 26.7 is not yet scheduled. Check the full MySQL version timeline at endoflife.ai/mysql.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running MySQL 26.7 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, MySQL 26.7 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.