Chef Infra Client 19 · Version Status
Chef Infra Client 19 End of Life Date
Chef Infra Client 19 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Chef Infra Client 19 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
19.2.12
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 5, 2026
Chef Infra Client 19 series
All Chef Infra Client Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 10 |
10.34.6 |
Dec 3, 2014 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.18.12 |
Mar 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.22.5 |
Jan 22, 2018 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.12.14 |
Oct 26, 2018 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.15.6 |
Jan 21, 2020 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.17.4 |
Dec 19, 2020 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.18.30 |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.10.163 |
Feb 5, 2026 |
EOL |
What does Chef Infra Client 19 end of life mean?
When Chef Infra Client 19 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 Chef Infra Client 19 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Chef Infra Client 19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chef Infra Client 19 reach end of life?
Chef Infra Client 19 has already reached end of life.
Is Chef Infra Client 19 still supported?
Yes, Chef Infra Client 19 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Chef Infra Client 19?
The recommended upgrade from Chef Infra Client 19 is
Chef Infra Client 19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Chef Infra Client full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Chef Infra Client 19 past EOL?
When Chef Infra Client 19 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 Chef Infra Client should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.