Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

Babel-runtime version 5.6.7 is a minor update to the core Babel self-contained runtime library, building upon the solid foundation laid by version 5.6.6. Both versions, licensed under the permissive MIT license, share the same core dependencies, relying on core-js (version ^0.9.0) to provide essential polyfills for modern JavaScript features. This makes both versions suitable for projects aiming to support a wide range of JavaScript environments. The key difference lies in the release timing: version 5.6.7 was published on June 25, 2015, shortly after version 5.6.6 which was released on June 24, 2015.

For developers, this small time gap suggests that version 5.6.7 likely addresses minor bug fixes, performance improvements, or subtle compatibility tweaks not present in 5.6.6. While the changes might seem insignificant individually, upgrading to the latest patch version is always recommended. Using the newest version ensures you're benefiting from the most stable and refined iteration of the runtime, minimizing potential issues in your compiled code. Both benefit from the primary purpose of the module: providing the necessary shims and helpers for Babel-transformed code to work correctly in older JavaScript environments, contributing to broader browser compatibility without polluting the global scope. So, if you are targeting a broad range of browsers for supporting new version of Javascript, this is a must have.