Amazon Aurora now supports PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, 14.24
Amazon Aurora · 2026-09-29
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, 14.24 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL DB clusters to versions 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 to incorporate community bug fixes and Aurora-specific enhancements, and consider enabling automatic minor version upgrades for streamlined operations.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the latest PostgreSQL versions in Amazon Aurora to enhance database performance, security, and compatibility, leveraging Aurora's high availability and scalability features for improved operational efficiency.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL DB clusters to the latest minor versions to leverage new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with current CVEs.
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