Angular core version 4.2.3 represents a minor update over the previous stable version 4.2.2, offering incremental improvements and bug fixes within the Angular framework's foundational package. Both versions share identical dependency requirements, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and peer dependencies on rxjs and zone.js for reactive programming and asynchronous task management, respectively. This indicates a stable underlying ecosystem compatibility. The core functionality, as described by the "Angular - the core framework" description, remains consistent between the two.
The key distinction lies in the release date, with version 4.2.3 arriving on June 16, 2017, a few days after version 4.2.2's release on June 12, 2017. While the core framework description remains the same, this suggests that version 4.2.3 likely includes bug fixes, minor performance enhancements, or addressing specific edge cases identified in 4.2.2. Developers should consider upgrading to 4.2.3, as it provides the most up-to-date stability and addresses any potential issues, even if the high-level features remain the same. The upgrade process should be straightforward given the shared dependencies and core structure, promising a smooth transition.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.2.3 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.
