Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x — End of Life
ActiveAmazon Elasticsearch 6.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | Aug 13, 2019 | — | Nov 7, 2027 | — | Active | |
| 6.7 | May 29, 2019 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL | |
| 6.5 | Apr 8, 2019 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL | |
| 6.4 | Jan 23, 2019 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL | |
| 6.3 | Aug 14, 2018 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL | |
| 6.2 | Mar 14, 2018 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL | |
| 6.0 | Dec 6, 2017 | — | Nov 7, 2025 | — | EOL |
CVEs affecting Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x (0)
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x will reach end of life — migrate to Amazon Elasticsearch 7.x
Amazon Elasticsearch 7.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Elasticsearch 6 end of life?
Partially. Some Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Amazon Elasticsearch 6?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Amazon Elasticsearch 6 version?
Check the version table above for the latest Amazon Elasticsearch 6.x patch release.
How to migrate from Amazon Elasticsearch 6 to Amazon Elasticsearch 7?
To migrate from Amazon Elasticsearch 6 to Amazon Elasticsearch 7: (1) review the official Amazon Elasticsearch 7 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Amazon Elasticsearch 6 in production?
Amazon Elasticsearch 6 is still supported and safe for production use until November 7, 2027. Ensure you are running the latest patch version to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA