Redis 6.x — End of Life
Active High riskRedis 6.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 | No | 6.2.22 | Active |
| 6.0 | Apr 30, 2020 | Feb 22, 2021 | May 31, 2022 | 6.0.20 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Redis 6.x (4)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-25243 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.11% | — | 6.0 | Redis is an in-memory data structure store. In versions of redis-server up to 8.6.3, the RESTORE command does not proper… | May 5, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-25243 | HIGH | 8.8 | 0.11% | — | 6.2 | Redis is an in-memory data structure store. In versions of redis-server up to 8.6.3, the RESTORE command does not proper… | May 5, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-23631 | HIGH | 8.1 | 0.09% | — | 6.0 | Redis is an in-memory data structure store. In all versions of redis-server with Lua scripting, an authenticated attacke… | May 5, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-23631 | HIGH | 8.1 | 0.09% | — | 6.2 | Redis is an in-memory data structure store. In all versions of redis-server with Lua scripting, an authenticated attacke… | May 5, 2026 |
Redis 6.x will reach end of life — migrate to Redis 7.x
Redis 7.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Redis 6.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Redis 6 end of life?
Partially. Some Redis 6.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Redis 6?
There are 4 CVEs tracked for Redis 6.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Redis 6 version?
The latest Redis 6.x patch release is 6.2.22, released on May 5, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Redis 6 to Redis 7?
To migrate from Redis 6 to Redis 7: (1) review the official Redis 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 Redis 6 in production?
Redis 6 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (6.2.22) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA