Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL supports minor versions 18.3, 17.9, 16.13, 15.17, and 14.22
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-02-27
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 18.3, 17.9, 16.13, 15.17, 14.22 |
|---|---|
| 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 the latest minor versions (18.3, 17.9, 16.13, 15.17, and 14.22) to address security vulnerabilities and incorporate bug fixes, minimizing operational risks and ensuring system stability.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the latest minor versions of Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to enhance security and reliability, leveraging automated minor version upgrades and AWS Organizations Upgrade Rollout Policy for streamlined operations.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading to the latest minor versions of Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to mitigate security risks and benefit from bug fixes, ensuring a robust and secure database environment.
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