Async version 2.4.1 is a minor update to the popular asynchronous JavaScript utility library, building upon the solid foundation of version 2.4.0. Both versions provide a comprehensive toolkit for managing asynchronous operations in JavaScript environments, simplifying complex workflows and improving code readability. They share the same core dependencies, relying on lodash version 4.14.0 or higher for internal utilities. The development dependencies are also identical, encompassing a robust suite of testing, linting, and build tools necessary for maintaining and enhancing the library, including nyc for coverage, chai for assertions, eslint for code quality and rollup for bundling.
The primary difference lies in the release date and potentially in some minor bug fixes or performance enhancements incorporated in version 2.4.1. For developers using async, the upgrade from 2.4.0 to 2.4.1 should be seamless, as no breaking API changes are expected in a patch release. Async empowers developers to execute tasks concurrently, sequentially, or in parallel, using familiar control flow patterns like series, parallel, waterfall, and each. The inclusion of development dependencies reflects the commitment to quality and ensures a stable and reliable library for managing asynchronous code. Whether orchestrating API calls, processing data streams, or coordinating complex user interactions, async, even in this minor update, remains a valuable asset for modern JavaScript development. Consider it if you were previously using 2.4.0.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.4.1 of the package
Prototype Pollution in async
A vulnerability exists in Async through 3.2.1 for 3.x and through 2.6.3 for 2.x (fixed in 3.2.2 and 2.6.4), which could let a malicious user obtain privileges via the mapValues() method.
