Chef Supermarket 3 · Version Status
Chef Supermarket 3 End of Life Date
Chef Supermarket 3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Chef Supermarket 3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1689 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 23, 2021
1689 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.4.8
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 7, 2017
Chef Supermarket 3 series
All Chef Supermarket Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2 |
2.9.30 |
Apr 10, 2017 |
EOL |
| → 3 |
3.4.8 |
Sep 23, 2021 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.2.89 |
Mar 3, 2022 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.3.0 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Chef Supermarket 3 end of life mean?
When Chef Supermarket 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 Supermarket 3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Chef Supermarket 5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chef Supermarket 3 reach end of life?
Chef Supermarket 3 reached end of life on September 23, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Chef Supermarket 3 still supported?
No. Chef Supermarket 3 reached end of life on September 23, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Chef Supermarket 3?
The recommended upgrade from Chef Supermarket 3 is
Chef Supermarket 5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Chef Supermarket full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Chef Supermarket 3 past EOL?
When Chef Supermarket 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 Supermarket should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.