Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports new minor versions 8.0.45 and 8.4.8
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-02-02
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 8.0.45, 8.4.8 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for MySQL instances to versions 8.0.45 and 8.4.8 to address security vulnerabilities and leverage performance enhancements, ensuring your databases are secure and optimized.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new MySQL minor versions 8.0.45 and 8.4.8 in your Amazon RDS deployments to integrate the latest security patches and performance improvements, reducing operational toil and enhancing platform stability.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading to the new MySQL minor versions 8.0.45 and 8.4.8 to mitigate security risks and benefit from performance improvements, ultimately enhancing the reliability and efficiency of your database operations.
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