Redis 6.x — End of Life
Active High riskRedis 6.x is partially supported: only 6.2 still receives security fixes until Apr 1, 2027, in 176 days. The most recent release in this series is 6.2.24. 2 CVEs are tracked for this series. 2 of them were published after the end of life of the affected cycle and will not get an official patch. The next major version is Redis 7. See Redis 7 →
Redis 6.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 1, 2027 | 6.2.24 | 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 | 3.66% | — | 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 | 3.66% | — | 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 | 2.80% | — | 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 | 2.80% | — | 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.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/redis/6)Frequently asked questions
Is Redis 6 end of life?
Partially. 1 of the 2 Redis 6.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 6.2 (until April 1, 2027 at the latest).
What CVEs affect Redis 6?
There are 2 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 6.2.24, released on August 17, 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?
Only on a supported release (6.2). Support for Redis 6.2 ends on April 1, 2027. Make sure you run the latest patch (6.2.24) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA