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Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL announces Extended Support minor versions 13.23-rds.20260514, 12.22-rds.20260514 and 11.22-rds.20260514

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL provides Extended Support minor versions, offering up to three additional years of critical CVE and bug fixes beyond standard support end dates, extending the window for major version upgrades.

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL has released Extended Support minor versions 13.23-rds.20260514, 12.22-rds.20260514, and 11.22-rds.20260514. Extended Support provides critical vulnerability and bug fixes for up to three years after major version standard support ends, extending the upgrade window to new major versions. Database upgrades can be performed using Amazon RDS Blue/Green Deployments, in-place upgrades, or restoration from snapshots. For details, see the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL User Guide.

Why it matters

This update affects Amazon RDS users planning to upgrade PostgreSQL major versions. Extended Support extends the upgrade window and minimizes risk.

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