Angular core version 2.0.2 represents a minor iteration in the Angular 2.x series, building upon the foundation laid by version 2.0.1. Both versions share the same core architecture, description as "Angular - the core framework," and maintain consistent peer dependencies on RxJS (version 5.0.0-beta.12) and Zone.js (version ^0.6.21), ensuring compatibility within the Angular ecosystem. They are distributed under the MIT license and hosted on GitHub within the angular/angular repository, signifying their open-source nature and community-driven development.
The key differentiator between these two versions lies primarily in the release date and, presumably, associated bug fixes and minor enhancements. Version 2.0.1 was released on September 23, 2016, while version 2.0.2 followed shortly after on October 6, 2016. This relatively short interval strongly suggests that version 2.0.2 addresses critical issues that were discovered or introduced in version 2.0.1. Developers adopting Angular should generally favor version 2.0.2, expecting a more stable and refined experience.
While specific details of the changes incorporated in 2.0.2 are abstracted, developers can anticipate improved performance, resolution of minor defects, and overall stability improvements over version 2.0.1. For Angular projects, keeping core packages updated is essential for taking advantage of bug fixes and performance gains, thereby strengthening app maintainability.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.0.2 of the package
Cross site scripting in Angular
A vulnerability was found in Angular up to 11.0.4/11.1.0-next.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the handling of comments. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely but it might require an authentication first. Upgrading to version 10.2.5, 11.0.5 or 11.1.0-next.3 is advised to to address this issue.
