Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 · Version Status
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 End of Life Date
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 636 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 15, 2024
636 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jun 25, 2020
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 series
Lifecycle detail
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 was released on June 25, 2020 and support ended on November 15, 2024 — a supported lifespan of 4 years and 5 months, in line with the 4 years and 5 months median for Amazon MQ Activemq releases. It has been without security patches for 1 year and 9 months. 1 newer Amazon MQ Activemq release has shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 support is available
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All Amazon MQ Activemq Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 5.15 |
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Sep 16, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 5.16 |
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Nov 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| 5.17 |
— |
Jun 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.18 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
| 5.19 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
What does Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 end of life mean?
When Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon MQ Activemq 5.19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 reach end of life?
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 reached end of life on November 15, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 still supported?
No. Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 reached end of life on November 15, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 is
Amazon MQ Activemq 5.19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon MQ Activemq full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 past EOL?
When Amazon MQ Activemq 5.16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Amazon MQ Activemq should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.