Chef Infra Server 11 · Version Status
Chef Infra Server 11 End of Life Date
Chef Infra Server 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Chef Infra Server 11 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2686 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2018
2686 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.1.7
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 4, 2013
Chef Infra Server 11 series
All Chef Infra Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 11 |
11.1.7 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.19.31 |
Dec 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.2.0 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.16.19 |
EOL |
Active |
| 15 |
15.10.91 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Chef Infra Server 11 end of life mean?
When Chef Infra Server 11 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 Server 11 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Chef Infra Server 15 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chef Infra Server 11 reach end of life?
Chef Infra Server 11 reached end of life on December 31, 2018. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Chef Infra Server 11 still supported?
No. Chef Infra Server 11 reached end of life on December 31, 2018 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Chef Infra Server 11?
The recommended upgrade from Chef Infra Server 11 is
Chef Infra Server 15 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Chef Infra Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Chef Infra Server 11 past EOL?
When Chef Infra Server 11 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 Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.