Question 1

What happens when Amazon Aurora Mysql reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Aurora Mysql reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Amazon Aurora Mysql versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Aurora Mysql 8.4, maintained until April 30, 2032. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Aurora Mysql 8.4 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Aurora Mysql 8.4 is actively supported until April 30, 2032. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Aurora Mysql releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Amazon Aurora Mysql after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Aurora Mysql after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Amazon Aurora Mysql release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Aurora Mysql 2 to Amazon Aurora Mysql 8.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Aurora Mysql from 2 to 8.4, start by reviewing the official migration guide for breaking changes and deprecated APIs. Update any dependencies that pin to a specific major version, then test your application against the new release in a staging environment. Run your full test suite before deploying, and always prepare a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.

Question 5

When is the next Amazon Aurora Mysql LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Amazon Aurora Mysql releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Amazon Aurora Mysql release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Aurora Mysql support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Aurora Mysql supports each release for approximately 81 months (~6.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
8.4	May 21, 2026	—	Apr 30, 2032	in 2031d	8.4.8	—	Active
3	Nov 23, 2021	—	Apr 30, 2028	in 570d	3.13	—	Active
2	Feb 6, 2018	—	Oct 31, 2024	707d ago	2.12	—	EOL
1	Jul 27, 2015	—	Feb 28, 2023	1318d ago	1.23.4	—	EOL

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