Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Chef InSpec 5?

Accepted Answer

Chef InSpec 5 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 40 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (30/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Chef InSpec 5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Chef InSpec 5 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (October 16, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Chef InSpec 5 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Chef InSpec 5 reached (or will reach) end of life on October 16, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Chef InSpec 5 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Chef InSpec 5 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.