Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL supports minor versions 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for PostgreSQL has added support for the latest minor versions, including 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24. These updates incorporate security patches for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified in prior versions, as well as bug fixes and performance improvements from the PostgreSQL community. Users are advised to upgrade to these versions to maintain database security and stability. The upgrades can be performed during scheduled maintenance windows using automatic minor version upgrades.

AWS recommends enabling automatic minor version upgrades to streamline the process, particularly for large-scale deployments. The AWS Organizations Upgrade Rollout Policy allows phased upgrades, enabling validation in lower-priority environments before applying updates to critical systems. For environments requiring minimal downtime, Amazon RDS Blue/Green deployments can be used to facilitate smooth transitions during minor version upgrades.

The announcement emphasizes the importance of keeping PostgreSQL deployments up to date to mitigate security risks and leverage the latest enhancements. AWS provides multiple pathways for upgrading, including the Amazon RDS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), ensuring flexibility in deployment methods. Users can also review pricing details and regional availability for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to assess costs and supported regions.

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL simplifies the setup, operation, and scaling of PostgreSQL databases in the cloud. The service automates administrative tasks such as hardware provisioning, database configuration, patching, and backups, reducing operational overhead for users. Organizations can deploy fully managed PostgreSQL instances with minimal manual intervention, leveraging AWS infrastructure for reliability and performance.