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Is ActiveMQ 5.16.8 patched?

Apache · cycle 5.16 · end of life
5.16.820/100Critical · exploited

Current stable (6.4.0): 100/100

Minimum safe version5.19.11

5.16.8 has 16 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities. Run 5.19.11 or later to clear them. See what 5.19.11 fixes →

Upgrade impact: Minor upgrade. Minor releases are usually backwards-compatible, but can add or change behaviour — test in staging before production.

Health score20/100
Open issues24
Exploited now1
Cycle 5.16 EOL2023-03-18
Latest release6.4.0

Summary iPlain-English security status for ActiveMQ 5.16.8, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.

ActiveMQ 5.16.8 is part of the 5.16 release line. 1 actively-exploited vulnerability affects it (CISA KEV). The minimum safe version is 5.19.11 — upgrade to it or later to clear the open critical/high issues. The 5.16 line reached end-of-life on 2023-03-18, so it no longer receives security patches. The latest supported ActiveMQ release is 6.4.0.

Frequently asked

Is ActiveMQ 5.16.8 patched?

No — 1 actively-exploited vulnerability affects ActiveMQ 5.16.8. Upgrade to at least 5.19.11.

What version should I upgrade ActiveMQ 5.16.8 to?

Upgrade ActiveMQ 5.16.8 to at least 5.19.11 to clear its 16 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities.

When does ActiveMQ 5.16 reach end-of-life?

ActiveMQ 5.16 reached end-of-life on 2023-03-18 and no longer receives security patches.

What is the latest version of ActiveMQ?

The latest supported ActiveMQ release is 6.4.0.

Is ActiveMQ 5.16.8 still receiving security updates?

No — ActiveMQ 5.16.8 is on the 5.16 line, which reached end-of-life on 2023-03-18 and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to 6.4.0 or later to stay supported.

Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against Apache's official advisory before you patch or upgrade.