Angular core version 2.3.1 represents a minor update to the foundational framework for building web applications, succeeding version 2.3.0. Both versions share the same core description, defining themselves as the "Angular - the core framework," indicating a focus on stability and incremental improvements rather than revolutionary changes. They maintain identical peer dependencies, requiring rxjs version 5.0.0-rc.4 and zone.js version ^0.7.2, ensuring compatibility with existing projects adhering to these dependencies. The licensing remains MIT, allowing for broad usage and modification. The repository information is also consistent, pointing to the official Angular GitHub repository.
The key distinction lies in the version number itself and its corresponding release date. Version 2.3.1 was released on December 15, 2016, approximately a week after version 2.3.0, which was released on December 7, 2016. This short timeframe suggests that version 2.3.1 likely addresses bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor feature additions identified in the initial 2.3.0 release. For developers, upgrading to version 2.3.1 is recommended, as it likely provides a more stable and refined experience compared to 2.3.0. While the specific changes are not detailed in the provided data, the upgrade signifies a commitment to ongoing improvement and resolution of potential issues, contributing to a more reliable development environment. Before upgrading developers must check the full changelog to verify no breaking changes are present.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.1 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.
