Angular core version 5.2.1 represents a minor patch release following the 5.2.0 version, both iterations of Angular's fundamental framework. Examining these package details reveals subtle yet crucial distinctions that impact Angular developers. The core functionalities, encapsulated in the "description" as "Angular - the core framework," remain consistent across both versions. Dependencies on "tslib" are held stable, indicated by the "^1.7.1" version requirement, meaning compatibility with 1.7.1 and any subsequent minor or patch releases within the 1.x range improving Typescript support.
Peer dependencies on "rxjs" and "zone.js" are also consistently defined, which indicate the versions that Angular is compatible with, ensuring harmonious integration for developers working with asynchronous operations and zone management. Both versions are released under the MIT license and originate from the angular/angular Git repository.
The primary difference lies in the "version" field itself and the "releaseDate". Specifically version 5.2.1 was released on January 17th 2018, a week after version 5.2.0 which was released on January 10th 2018. This suggests that version 5.2.1 likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments that address issues discovered in the original 5.2.0 release. Developers should consider upgrading to the newer patch version 5.2.1 to benefit from these refinements and ensure optimal stability and performance within their Angular applications.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 5.2.1 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.
