Chef Infra Client 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 12 reached end of life on 22 Jan 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Nov 2014 | — |
| End of life | 22 Jan 2018 | 8.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Mar 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 12.22.5 · 17 May 2018 | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: Chef Infra Client 19.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Infra Client 19 (latest release 19.3.15).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Infra Client 12 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 12 reached end of life on 22 Jan 2018, 3,121 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 12?
Yes — the final release (12.22.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Chef Infra Client 12 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.