Mariadb 5.x — End of Life
EOL Medium riskMariadb 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5LTS | Apr 11, 2012 | — | Apr 11, 2020 | 5.5.68 | EOL | |
| 5.3 | Feb 29, 2012 | — | Mar 1, 2017 | 5.3.12 | EOL | |
| 5.2 | Nov 10, 2010 | — | Nov 10, 2015 | 5.2.14 | EOL | |
| 5.1 | Feb 1, 2010 | — | Feb 1, 2015 | 5.1.67 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Mariadb 5.x (8)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-35549 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 0.26% | — | 5.3 | An issue was discovered in MariaDB Server before 11.4.10, 11.5.x through 11.8.x before 11.8.6, and 12.x before 12.2.2. I… | Apr 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-35549 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 0.26% | — | 5.2 | An issue was discovered in MariaDB Server before 11.4.10, 11.5.x through 11.8.x before 11.8.6, and 12.x before 12.2.2. I… | Apr 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-35549 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 0.26% | — | 5.1 | An issue was discovered in MariaDB Server before 11.4.10, 11.5.x through 11.8.x before 11.8.6, and 12.x before 12.2.2. I… | Apr 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-35549 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 0.26% | — | 5.5 | An issue was discovered in MariaDB Server before 11.4.10, 11.5.x through 11.8.x before 11.8.6, and 12.x before 12.2.2. I… | Apr 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3494 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 0.27% | — | 5.5 | In MariaDB server version through 11.8.5, when server audit plugin is enabled with server_audit_events variable configur… | Mar 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3494 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 0.27% | — | 5.3 | In MariaDB server version through 11.8.5, when server audit plugin is enabled with server_audit_events variable configur… | Mar 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3494 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 0.27% | — | 5.1 | In MariaDB server version through 11.8.5, when server audit plugin is enabled with server_audit_events variable configur… | Mar 3, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3494 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 0.27% | — | 5.2 | In MariaDB server version through 11.8.5, when server audit plugin is enabled with server_audit_events variable configur… | Mar 3, 2026 |
Mariadb 5.x is EOL — migrate to Mariadb 10.x
Mariadb 10.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Mariadb 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mariadb 5 end of life?
Yes. All Mariadb 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 8 known CVEs affecting Mariadb 5.x. Migrate to Mariadb 10.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Mariadb 5?
There are 8 CVEs tracked for Mariadb 5.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Mariadb 5 version?
The latest Mariadb 5.x patch release is 5.5.68, released on May 6, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Mariadb 5 to Mariadb 10?
To migrate from Mariadb 5 to Mariadb 10: (1) review the official Mariadb 10 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 Mariadb 5 in production?
No. Mariadb 5 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA