Angular core version 4.4.6 represents a minor point release following version 4.4.5, both iterations of Angular's foundational framework. Key distinctions lie primarily in bug fixes, performance enhancements, or very minor feature additions, meaning the upgrade from 4.4.5 to 4.4.6 is generally low-risk and recommended for most users.
Developers adopting or maintaining Angular 4 applications should prioritize understanding the specific changes detailed in the official changelog available on the Angular GitHub repository. While both versions list identical dependencies – tslib for TypeScript helpers, and peer dependencies rxjs for reactive programming functionalities and zone.js for asynchronous task management – the internal code refinements within 4.4.6 likely address edge cases or performance bottlenecks discovered in 4.4.5.
The release dates indicate roughly a week between the two versions, further supporting the likelihood of incremental improvements rather than substantial architectural modifications. Upgrading ensures access to the latest stability improvements and potentially mitigates any known vulnerabilities addressed within the newer release. Before upgrading it's still recommended to review Angular's official documentation and conduct thorough testing in a non-production environment.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.4.6 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.
