Apache Activemq 6.2 · Version Status
Apache Activemq 6.2 End of Life Date
Apache Activemq 6.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Activemq 6.2 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
6.2.5
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 9, 2025
Apache Activemq 6.2 series
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 6.2 end of life mean?
When Apache Activemq 6.2 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 Apache Activemq 6.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Activemq 6.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Activemq 6.2 reach end of life?
Apache Activemq 6.2 has already reached end of life.
Is Apache Activemq 6.2 still supported?
Yes, Apache Activemq 6.2 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Activemq 6.2?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Activemq 6.2 is
Apache Activemq 6.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Activemq full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Activemq 6.2 past EOL?
When Apache Activemq 6.2 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 Apache Activemq should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.