Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 · Version Status
Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 End of Life Date
Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1300 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 18, 2023
1300 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.16.8
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 25, 2020
Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 series
Lifecycle detail
Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 was released on June 25, 2020 and support ended on March 18, 2023 — a supported lifespan of 2 years and 9 months, longer than the 11 months median for Apache ActiveMQ releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 5.16.8, published March 18, 2025 — 2 years after the published end-of-life date. It has been without security patches for 3 years and 7 months. 5 newer Apache ActiveMQ releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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 Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 support is available
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All Apache ActiveMQ Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.0 |
5.0.0 |
May 1, 2008 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.0 |
Jun 30, 2009 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.0 |
Oct 23, 2009 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
5.3.1 |
Aug 13, 2010 |
EOL |
| 5.4 |
5.4.3 |
Oct 12, 2011 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5.1 |
May 2, 2012 |
EOL |
| 5.6 |
5.6.0 |
Oct 2, 2012 |
EOL |
| 5.7 |
5.7.0 |
Feb 6, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 end of life mean?
When Apache 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Apache ActiveMQ 6.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 reach end of life?
Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 reached end of life on March 18, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 still supported?
No. Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 reached end of life on March 18, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache ActiveMQ 5.16?
The recommended upgrade from Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 is
Apache ActiveMQ 6.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache ActiveMQ full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 past EOL?
When Apache ActiveMQ 5.16 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Apache ActiveMQ should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.