Apache Artemis 2.51 · Version Status
Apache Artemis 2.51 End of Life Date
Apache Artemis 2.51 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Artemis 2.51 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 68 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 2, 2026
68 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.51.0
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 11, 2026
Apache Artemis 2.51 series
All Apache Artemis Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 Artemis 2.51 end of life mean?
When Apache Artemis 2.51 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 Artemis 2.51 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Artemis 2.53 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Artemis 2.51 reach end of life?
Apache Artemis 2.51 reached end of life on March 2, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Artemis 2.51 still supported?
No. Apache Artemis 2.51 reached end of life on March 2, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Artemis 2.51?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Artemis 2.51 is
Apache Artemis 2.53 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Artemis full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Artemis 2.51 past EOL?
When Apache Artemis 2.51 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 Artemis should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.