Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.3 reached end of life on 23 Oct 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon RDS for MariaDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Oct 2018 | — |
| End of life | 23 Oct 2023 | 2.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 10.3.39 · 15 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 10.3
Recommended target: Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 (supported until 30 Jun 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8 (latest release 11.8.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.3 still safe to use?
Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.3 reached end of life on 23 Oct 2023, 1,021 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon RDS for MariaDB 10.3?
Yes — the final release (10.3.39) 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 RDS for MariaDB 10.3 to?
Upgrade to Amazon RDS for MariaDB 11.8, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2030).