Growl is a Node.js library designed to provide unobtrusive notifications, offering a simple way to display alerts to users directly from your applications. Versions 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 share the same core functionality, enabling developers to easily integrate Growl notifications into their projects. Both versions are dependency-free, streamlining installation and minimizing potential conflicts with other packages. Created by TJ Holowaychuk, both versions of the package offer an easy to integrate notification system for applications.
However, the key difference lies in the release dates. Version 1.4.1 was released on December 28, 2011, roughly 11 days after version 1.4.0, which was released on December 17, 2011. Likely, version 1.4.1 includes minor bug fixes or very small enhancements over its predecessor. Developers considering Growl should probably opt for version 1.4.1, assuming it addresses any identified issues present in 1.4.0.
For developers seeking a straightforward, lightweight solution for in-application notifications within Node.js, Growl presents a viable option. The absence of external dependencies makes it easy to integrate into various project setups. While the changes between 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 may be minimal, staying updated to the latest patch version ensures access to the most refined and stable iteration of the library.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.4.1 of the package
Growl before 1.10.0 vulnerable to Command Injection
Affected versions of growl do not properly sanitize input prior to passing it into a shell command, allowing for arbitrary command execution.
Update to version 1.10.0 or later.
