Angular Sanitize is a crucial module for AngularJS developers focused on security, offering robust HTML sanitization to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in dynamic web applications. Comparing versions 1.6.5 and 1.6.6, while both share the core function of sanitizing HTML and are licensed under MIT, the key difference lies in their release dates and potentially the bug fixes and minor internal enhancements introduced in the newer version. Version 1.6.5 arrived on July 3, 2017, while version 1.6.6 was released on August 18, 2017.
For developers, upgrading from 1.6.5 to 1.6.6 is generally recommended to benefit from the latest refinements and security patches, even if the changes aren't explicitly detailed. These iterative updates often address edge-case vulnerabilities or improve the efficiency of the sanitization process without introducing breaking changes. Always consult the AngularJS changelog or release notes for comprehensive details on specific fixes and improvements included in version 1.6.6. This library remains vital for ensuring that user-generated content and external HTML snippets are rendered safely within AngularJS applications, contributing significantly to overall application security and user trust. Using the most up-to-date version safeguards against potential exploits and aligns with best practices for secure web development.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.6.6 of the package
AngularJS Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements vulnerability
Improper sanitization of the value of the 'href' and 'xlink:href' attributes in '<image>' SVG elements in AngularJS's 'ngSanitize' module allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions. This can lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing and also negatively affect the application's performance and behavior by using too large or slow-to-load images.
This issue affects AngularJS versions greater than or equal to 1.3.1.
Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .
