Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Chef InSpec 7?

Accepted Answer

Chef InSpec 7 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Chef InSpec 7 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Chef InSpec 7 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for a future date. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Chef InSpec 7 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for Chef InSpec 7 is not yet scheduled. Check the full Chef InSpec version timeline at endoflife.ai/chef-inspec.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Chef InSpec 7 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Chef InSpec 7 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.