Lint-staged is a popular npm package that helps developers automatically lint files that are staged in Git, ensuring code quality and consistency before commits. Examining versions 3.1.1 and 3.1.0 reveals subtle yet important improvements. While both versions share the same core dependencies like execa, listr, which, minimatch, npm-which, cosmiconfig, app-root-path, and staged-git-files, indicating a stable foundation for executing commands, managing lists, and identifying staged files, the crucial differentiator lies in their release dates. Version 3.1.1 was released on October 17, 2016, just a few days after version 3.1.0 which had been released on October 13, 2016.
This short time span suggests that version 3.1.1 likely addresses minor bugs or includes small enhancements that were not present in the earlier 3.1.0 release. For developers, this highlights the importance of staying updated with the latest patch versions, even within the same minor version range. Using version 3.1.1 ensures that you're benefiting from the most recent fixes and optimizations, contributing to a smoother and more reliable linting process. This incremental improvement approach characteristic of semantic versioning helps developers maintain code quality without introducing breaking changes, making lint-staged an efficient tool for Git-based workflows. While the exact nature of the changes is not specified, the update signifies a commitment to stability and responsiveness from the maintainers.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.1.1 of the package
Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in cross-spawn
Versions of the package cross-spawn before 7.0.5 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can increase the CPU usage and crash the program by crafting a very large and well crafted string.
