Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Aurora MySQL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jul 2015 | 11y 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 28 Feb 2023 | 3y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 1.23.4 · 11 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 (supported until 30 Apr 2032).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 (latest release 8.4.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 still safe to use?
Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2023, 1,315 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Aurora MySQL 1?
Yes — the final release (1.23.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2032).