Lodash.template v4.5.0 and v4.4.0 offer developers the _.template function from the Lodash library as a standalone module, useful for dynamic string generation through template literals. Both versions are licensed under MIT and maintained within the Lodash project, accessible on GitHub.
Key differences arise in dependency management and release timing. Version 4.5.0, released in July 2019, adjusts the dependency specification for lodash._reinterpolate to ^3.0.0, indicating compatibility with any version 3.x.x. This contrasts with v4.4.0's more restrictive ~3.0.0, which only allowed patch updates within the 3.0 minor version. The newer version potentially benefits from bug fixes and improvements in later lodash._reinterpolate releases.
The author information also differs slightly, with v4.4.0 including a URL to the author's website, which is absent in v4.5.0. These modules are essential for developers needing a lightweight solution for client-side or server-side templating. The relatively small unpacked size, around 50KB for v4.5.0, ensures minimal impact on bundle sizes. Developers should consider v4.5.0 for potentially better compatibility and bug fixes from its loosened dependency on lodash._reinterpolate. However, if strict dependency control is paramount and the application functions correctly with v4.4.0, the older version remains a viable option.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.5.0 of the package
Command Injection in lodash
lodash versions prior to 4.17.21 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the template function.
