Apache Activemq 5.x — End of Life

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20 releases in this series0 CVEs

Apache Activemq 5.x is partially supported: only 5.19 still receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 5.19.12. No CVE is currently tracked for Apache Activemq 5.x. The next major version is Apache Activemq 6. See Apache Activemq 6 →

Apache Activemq 5.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatusAlert me
5.19Mar 7, 2025—No5.19.12Active
5.18Mar 18, 2023—Mar 11, 20255.18.7EOL
5.17Mar 9, 2022—Apr 12, 20245.17.7EOL
5.16Jun 25, 2020—Mar 18, 20235.16.8EOL
5.15Jun 27, 2017—Mar 9, 20225.15.16EOL
5.14Aug 2, 2016—Jun 27, 20175.14.5EOL
5.13Nov 30, 2015—Dec 16, 20165.13.5EOL
5.12Aug 10, 2015—Feb 3, 20165.12.3EOL
5.11Jan 30, 2015—Feb 3, 20165.11.4EOL
5.10Jun 5, 2014—Feb 13, 20155.10.2EOL
5.9Oct 14, 2013—Jun 5, 20145.9.1EOL
5.8Feb 6, 2013—Oct 14, 20135.8.0EOL
5.7Oct 2, 2012—Feb 6, 20135.7.0EOL
5.6May 2, 2012—Oct 2, 20125.6.0EOL
5.5Mar 28, 2011—May 2, 20125.5.1EOL
5.4Aug 13, 2010—Oct 12, 20115.4.3EOL
5.3Oct 23, 2009—Aug 13, 20105.3.1EOL
5.2Jun 30, 2009—Oct 23, 20095.2.0EOL
5.1May 1, 2008—Jun 30, 20095.1.0EOL
5.0Dec 7, 2007—May 1, 20085.0.0EOL

CVEs affecting Apache Activemq 5.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for Apache Activemq 5.x.

Apache Activemq 5.x will reach end of life — migrate to Apache Activemq 6.x

Apache Activemq 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Apache Activemq 5.x stops receiving security patches.

See Apache Activemq 6.x

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apache Activemq 5 end of life?

Partially. 19 of the 20 Apache Activemq 5.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 5.19.

What CVEs affect Apache Activemq 5?

No CVEs are currently tracked for Apache Activemq 5.x in the NVD data we monitor.

What is the latest Apache Activemq 5 version?

The latest Apache Activemq 5.x patch release is 5.19.12, released on October 22, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.

How to migrate from Apache Activemq 5 to Apache Activemq 6?

To migrate from Apache Activemq 5 to Apache Activemq 6: (1) review the official Apache Activemq 6 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.

Is it safe to run Apache Activemq 5 in production?

Only on a supported release (5.19). Make sure you run the latest patch (5.19.12) to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA