PS-11330 [DOCS] - release notes for PS 8.0.46-38 (EOL 1)

patrickbirch · patrickbirch · commit 0abf671cbb06 · 2026-07-06T08:02:55.000-05:00
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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Make sure to use MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona to keep your MySQL appl
 
 However, consider upgrading to the next major version for more benefits, such as improved performance, better handling of growing data volumes, enhanced security features, and the latest functionalities for better database management.
 
-Version {{release}} is the final release of Percona Server for MySQL 8.0. Subsequent fixes for MySQL 8.0 are delivered as part of MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona, available to customers. They have access to the following installation methods:
+Version 8.0.46-37 was the final community release of Percona Server for MySQL 8.0. Subsequent fixes for MySQL 8.0 are delivered as part of [MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona](https://www.percona.com/mysql-8-0-eol-support/), available to customers. They have access to the following installation methods:
 
 * Install MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona releases
 * Download MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona releases as binary tarballs
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/8.0.46-37.md b/docs/release-notes/8.0.46-37.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 !!! note "Final 8.0 series release"
 
-    Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-37 is the final release of the Percona Server for MySQL 8.0 series. MySQL 8.0 has reached its End of Life (EOL). 
+    Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-37 was the final community release of the Percona Server for MySQL 8.0 series. MySQL 8.0 has reached its End of Life (EOL). 
     
     Percona offers tailored support before, during, and after your move to MySQL 8.4, and can keep your existing MySQL 8.0 deployment secure and performant post-EOL through [MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona](https://www.percona.com/mysql-8-0-eol-support/).
 
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/8.0.46-38.md b/docs/release-notes/8.0.46-38.md
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+# Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-38 (2026-07-18)
+
+--8<--- "eol.release.md"
+
+## Release Information
+
+Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-38 builds on MySQL 8.0.46 Community Edition,
+adding enterprise-grade features and security enhancements from Percona.
+
+## Security updates
+
+This release addresses the following security vulnerabilities:
+
+* [CVE-2026-46850](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46850): A vulnerability in MySQL Shell (Shell for VS Code) allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise MySQL Shell, with potential scope change impact on additional products (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46860](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46860): A vulnerability in MySQL Router allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise MySQL Router (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46861](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46861): A vulnerability in MySQL NDB Cluster (NDB Operator) allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to access or modify critical data, with potential scope change impact (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.6).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46862](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46862): A vulnerability in MySQL Router allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS to cause a hang or repeatable unexpected exit of MySQL Router (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46863](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46863): A vulnerability in MySQL Server connection handling allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to cause a hang or repeatable unexpected exit of the server (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46869](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46869): A vulnerability in MySQL Shell (Dump and Load) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to access critical data when user interaction is required (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46870](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46870): A vulnerability in MySQL Shell (Shell for VS Code) allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to compromise MySQL Shell, with potential scope change impact (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.5).
+
+* [CVE-2026-46871](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46871): A vulnerability in MySQL Shell (Shell for VS Code) allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to access critical data (CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5).
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [Install Percona Server for MySQL](../installation.md)
+- [Percona Server for MySQL GitHub Repository](https://github.com/percona/percona-server)
+- [Contribute to the Documentation](https://github.com/percona/psmysql-docs/blob/8.0/contributing.md)
+- [Percona Training – Start Learning Now](https://www.percona.com/training)
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/release-notes_index.md b/docs/release-notes/release-notes_index.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 !!! note "End of life"
 
-    Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-37 is the final release of the Percona Server for MySQL 8.0 series. MySQL 8.0 has reached its End of Life (EOL). 
+    Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-37 was the final community release of the Percona Server for MySQL 8.0 series. MySQL 8.0 has reached its End of Life (EOL). 
     
     Percona offers tailored support before, during, and after your move to MySQL 8.4, and can keep your existing MySQL 8.0 deployment secure and performant post-EOL through [MySQL 8.0 Post-EOL Support from Percona](https://www.percona.com/mysql-8-0-eol-support/).
 
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ For help with using Percona Server for MySQL, visit the [Percona Community Forum
 
 ## Releases
 
+* [Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-38 (2026-07-18)](8.0.46-38.md)
+
 * [Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.46-37 (2026-06-10)](8.0.46-37.md)
 
 * [Percona Server for MySQL 8.0.45-36 (2026-02-17)](8.0.45-36.md)
diff --git a/docs/templates/pdf_cover_page.tpl b/docs/templates/pdf_cover_page.tpl
@@ -7,5 +7,5 @@
 {% if config.site_description %}
 <h1>{{ config.site_description }}</h1>
 {% endif %} 
-<h2>8.0.46-37 (June 10, 2026)</h2>
+<h2>8.0.46-38 (July 18, 2026)</h2>
 <!--<h3>Percona Technical Documentation Team</h3>-->
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@@ -171,6 +171,7 @@ nav:
   - ps-or-pdps.md
   - Release notes:
     - Release notes index: release-notes/release-notes_index.md
+    - release-notes/8.0.46-38.md
     - release-notes/8.0.46-37.md
     - release-notes/8.0.45-36.md
     - release-notes/8.0.44-35.md
diff --git a/snippets/eol.release.md b/snippets/eol.release.md
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+This release is part of Percona's [MySQL 8.0 End of Life Support – Upgrade to MySQL 8.4 or Stay](https://www.percona.com/mysql-8-0-eol-support/) program. The program provides critical updates and ensures stability for businesses relying on MySQL 8.0 beyond the official EOL.
+
+* Paying customers can access the full release, including pre-compiled
+ binaries, through the private repository.
+
+* Community members can build the release from publicly available source
+ code, which is released quarterly.
+
+Upgrading to MySQL 8.4 is recommended, but support for MySQL 8.0 will continue.
diff --git a/variables.yml b/variables.yml
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 # variables for HTML output
 
-release: '8.0.46-37'
+release: '8.0.46-38'
 version: '8.0'
-release_date: '2026-06-10'
-title_date: '2026-06-10'
+release_date: '2026-07-18'
+title_date: '2026-07-18'
 tag: '8.0.46'
 arm_tag: '8.0.46-aarch64'
 year_tag: '2026'
