Angular core version 5.2.5 represents a minor update to the Angular core framework, building upon the foundation established by version 5.2.4. Both versions share the same core dependencies, relying on tslib for TypeScript helper functions and expecting rxjs and zone.js as peer dependencies, crucial for reactive programming and asynchronous task management in Angular applications, respectively. This means the fundamental building blocks remain consistent, ensuring a largely seamless upgrade path for developers already using version 5.2.4.
The license remains MIT, offering developers considerable freedom in how they utilize the framework. The repository location is unchanged, pointing to the official Angular GitHub repository. Both versions show the same author which is angular.
The key differences lie in the details of the distribution package. Version 5.2.5, released on February 14, 2018, has a slightly larger unpacked size of 7,222,099 bytes compared to version 5.2.4's 7,220,954 bytes, released on February 7, 2018. While the fileCount remains constant at 144, the increased unpacked size suggests minor internal adjustments, potentially bug fixes, performance improvements, or small feature enhancements. Developers should investigate the Angular changelog for version 5.2.5 to fully understand the specifics of these changes, as they could impact application behavior and performance. Upgrading from 5.2.4 to 5.2.5 is generally recommended to leverage these potential improvements and bug fixes, ensuring a more stable and performant Angular application.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 5.2.5 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.
