fs-extra, at its initial version 0.0.1, aimed to augment the standard Node.js fs module with extended functionalities. This early iteration, released in November 2011, declares its core purpose: providing utility methods not found in the native fs package, thereby easing file system manipulation for Node.js developers. It depends on path-extra for enhanced path handling capabilities, jasmine-node and coffee-script for testing and development setup, respectively. Crucially for developers considering this specific version, understanding the dependencies is vital, as these packages define the foundation upon which fs-extra 0.0.1 operates.
The absence of data for the *previous stable version* restricts a direct comparative analysis, making gauging improvements or breaking changes impossible. Without the previous version's details and considering the project's nature, potential evolutions might span enhanced cross-platform compatibility, new file manipulation methods (copy, move, delete), improved error handling, or performance optimizations.
However, focusing on the information, developers choosing this version (0.0.1) should thoroughly examine its dependencies and their versions, alongside consulting the package's repository and any available early documentation. Given the age of the version, assessing security implications should be a priority, as some features might not align with contemporary security best practices. For developers new to file system interactions, it is recommended to look for more current and actively maintained alternatives.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.0.1 of the package
Arbitrary Code Execution in underscore
The package underscore from 1.13.0-0 and before 1.13.0-2, from 1.3.2 and before 1.12.1 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the template function, particularly when a variable property is passed as an argument as it is not sanitized.
