Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL announces Extended Support minor versions 11.22-rds.20260224, 12.22-rds.20260224, and 13.23-rds.20260224
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-05-15
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 11.22-rds.20260224, 12.22-rds.20260224, 13.23-rds.20260224 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL databases to minor versions 11.22-rds.20260224, 12.22-rds.20260224, and 13.23-rds.20260224 during scheduled maintenance windows to fix known security vulnerabilities and bugs, ensuring system stability and security.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Extended Support minor versions to extend the lifecycle of your PostgreSQL deployments, reducing the urgency for immediate major version upgrades and allowing for phased migrations with minimal downtime using Blue/Green deployments.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Extended Support minor versions 11.22-rds.20260224, 12.22-rds.20260224, and 13.23-rds.20260224 to mitigate security risks and ensure continued support, enhancing operational resilience and reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.
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