Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 · Version Status
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 End of Life Date
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 451 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 23, 2025
451 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.40.0
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 13, 2025
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 series
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 Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 support is available
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All Apache ActiveMQ Artemis Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1.0 |
1.0.0 |
Sep 15, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.0 |
Jan 4, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.0 |
Jun 9, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.0 |
Sep 6, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.0 |
Nov 3, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.6 |
Mar 12, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.0 |
May 8, 2017 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.0 |
Jul 25, 2017 |
EOL |
What does Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 end of life mean?
When Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 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 Artemis 2.40 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.55 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 reach end of life?
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 reached end of life on April 23, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 still supported?
No. Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 reached end of life on April 23, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40?
The recommended upgrade from Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 is
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.55 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache ActiveMQ Artemis full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 past EOL?
When Apache ActiveMQ Artemis 2.40 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 Artemis should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.