Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for PostgreSQL 16?

Accepted Answer

PostgreSQL 16 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 50 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 (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is PostgreSQL 16 still supported?

Accepted Answer

PostgreSQL 16 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for November 9, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does PostgreSQL 16 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

PostgreSQL 16 reached (or will reach) end of life on November 9, 2028. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running PostgreSQL 16 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, PostgreSQL 16 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.