Amazon RDS for MySQL Introduces Extended Support Releases for Additional Security and Bug Fixes

AWS announced Extended Support minor versions for Amazon RDS MySQL, providing up to three extra years of critical fixes beyond standard support end dates.

By Eva Hart · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-09-24 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-09-24. Source published: 2026-09-24. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

The new versions 5.7.44-rds.20260902 and 8.0.46-rds.20260908 extend support for fixes addressing critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and bugs. This extended support allows customers more time to plan upgrades to newer major MySQL versions safely. Upgrades can be performed through Blue/Green Deployments, in-place upgrade, or snapshot restoration options available in Amazon RDS.

Additionally, AWS Database Migration Service enables migration from external MySQL sources to MySQL 8.4 on RDS, streamlining modernization efforts. Customers manage RDS MySQL instances via the Management Console or AWS CLI. Documentation provides guidance on upgrades and migrations, supporting operational continuity while maintaining security and stability.

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Amazon RDS for MySQL announces Extended Support minor versions 5.7.44-rds.20260902 and 8.0.46-rds.20260908 ↗

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