Eventsource, a Node.js library designed as a W3C-compliant EventSource client, saw a minor version bump from 0.1.5 to 0.1.6, indicating a focused release, likely containing bug fixes or small feature enhancements. Both versions retain the core functionality for establishing server-sent event (SSE) connections. Crucially, the dependency on the "original" package remains consistent at ">=0.0.5," suggesting that the underlying SSE handling mechanisms weren't fundamentally altered. Similarly, the development dependencies for testing using Mocha remain unchanged at ">=1.21.4," indicating stability in the testing approach and codebase.
The repository information solidifies that both versions are sourced from the same GitHub repository. The author, Aslak Hellesøy, and their email address remain the same, further reinforcing that the library's maintainership is steady. The most discernible difference is the release date. Version 0.1.6 was published on February 9, 2015, following version 0.1.5 released a day earlier on February 8, 2015. This close release window implies urgency, suggesting a fix perhaps related to stability or edge-case behavior found shortly after the previous release. Developers should consider upgrading to 0.1.6. SSE allows for real-time data streamed from server to client, making this library valuable for building applications requiring live updates. Given a bug fix was likely introduced in 0.1.6, it is the preferred choice. The consistent dependencies minimize the risk of compatibility issues during upgrades.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.1.6 of the package
Exposure of Sensitive Information in eventsource
When fetching an url with a link to an external site (Redirect), the users Cookies & Autorisation headers are leaked to the third party application. According to the same-origin-policy, the header should be "sanitized."
