Chef Infra Client 15 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 15 reached end of life on 19 Dec 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Oct 2018 | 7y 11mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 21 Jan 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 19 Dec 2020 | 5y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 15.17.4 · 16 Apr 2021 | final |
Where to go from 15
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 15 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 15 reached end of life on 19 Dec 2020, 2,116 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 15?
Yes — the final release (15.17.4) 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 15 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.