Amazon RDS for MySQL announces Extended Support minor versions 5.7.44-rds.20260902 and 8.0.46-rds.20260908
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-09-24
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 5.7.44-rds.20260902, 8.0.46-rds.20260908 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your MySQL deployments to the new Extended Support versions 5.7.44-rds.20260902 and 8.0.46-rds.20260908 to benefit from additional CVE and bug fixes, using Amazon RDS Blue/Green Deployments, in-place upgrades, or snapshot restores.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new Extended Support versions for MySQL to enhance the stability and security of your database deployments, leveraging the additional time provided for critical fixes and upgrades.
For Executives
Evaluate the benefits of Amazon RDS Extended Support versions to ensure continued security and stability for your MySQL deployments, allowing more time for strategic upgrades and minimizing disruption.
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