Angular core library, version 2.4.2 represents a minor update over the preceding stable version 2.4.1. Both versions share the same fundamental characteristics being the core framework for building web applications. They declare identical peer dependencies, requiring compatible versions of RxJS (version 5.0.1 or higher) and Zone.js (version 0.7.2 or higher) to function correctly. This ensures a degree of compatibility with existing projects already leveraging these libraries. From a licensing perspective, both versions are released under the permissive MIT license, granting developers broad freedom to use, modify, and distribute the code. The source code repository remains consistent, pointing to the official Angular GitHub repository. While the feature set and API surface are likely very similar between these versions, the key difference lies in the release date. Version 2.4.2 was published on January 6, 2017, whereas version 2.4.1 dates back to December 22, 2016. This suggests, version 2.4.2 could include crucial bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor enhancements that address issues encountered in the earlier 2.4.1 release. Developers considering upgrading to version 2.4.2 should review the official Angular changelog or release notes to fully understand any specific changes, bug fixes, or performance improvements included in this version.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.4.2 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.
