Mariadb 5.x — End of Life
EOLMariadb 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (0)
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. Migrate to Mariadb 10.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Mariadb 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Mariadb 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
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