Angular core version 4.3.1 represents a minor update to the Angular framework, building upon the foundation laid by version 4.3.0. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and having rxjs and zone.js as peer dependencies, indicating their compatibility with these reactive programming and execution context libraries respectively. This ensures a consistent development experience regarding these fundamental building blocks.
The notable difference lies in the release dates, with version 4.3.1 being published on July 19, 2017, subsequent to version 4.3.0's release on July 14, 2017. This suggests that version 4.3.1 likely incorporates bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements addressing issues or shortcomings identified in the preceding 4.3.0 release.
For developers using Angular, upgrading from 4.3.0 to 4.3.1 is generally recommended. Minor version updates like this often include crucial stability improvements and refinements without introducing breaking changes. However, it's advisable to review the official Angular changelog and release notes for a comprehensive understanding of the specific changes incorporated in version 4.3.1 to ensure compatibility with existing project code and dependencies and to leverage effectively any performance gain achieved by the update. Staying up-to-date with minor versions ensures a smoother development process and a more robust application.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.3.1 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.
