Chef Inspec 3 · Version Status
Chef Inspec 3 End of Life Date
Chef Inspec 3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Chef Inspec 3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2200 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2020
2200 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.9.3
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 15, 2018
Chef Inspec 3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.51.31 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.3.28 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 3 |
3.9.3 |
Apr 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.56.58 |
Nov 14, 2023 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.24.7 |
Oct 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.8.24 |
EOL |
Active |
| 7 |
7.0.107 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Chef Inspec 3 end of life mean?
When Chef Inspec 3 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 Inspec 3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Chef Inspec 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chef Inspec 3 reach end of life?
Chef Inspec 3 reached end of life on April 30, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Chef Inspec 3 still supported?
No. Chef Inspec 3 reached end of life on April 30, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Chef Inspec 3?
The recommended upgrade from Chef Inspec 3 is
Chef Inspec 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Chef Inspec full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Chef Inspec 3 past EOL?
When Chef Inspec 3 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 Inspec should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.