Mocha, a popular and versatile JavaScript test framework, saw a release of version 3.4.1 following the earlier 3.3.0, providing subtle but potentially impactful refinements for developers. Core dependencies remained largely consistent between the two versions, ensuring stability and compatibility. Both versions rely on crucial tools like diff for comparing expected and actual results, glob for file pattern matching, debug for enhanced logging, and commander for command-line interface handling.
The primary distinctions lie within the development dependencies. Version 3.4.1 introduces eslint, eslint-config-standard, eslint-plugin-promise, eslint-config-semistandard, and eslint-plugin-standard, reflecting an increased emphasis on code linting and adherence to coding standards. This is a significant shift towards maintainability and code quality, beneficial for collaborative projects and ensuring consistent code style. The shift from semistandard in 3.3.0 to a suite of eslint tools in 3.4.1 suggests a move towards a more configurable and potentially stricter linting approach. The removal of the os-name dev dependency in 3.4.1 is another notable, though less prominent, change. Developers upgrading to 3.4.1 should therefore be aware of these linting changes and adapt their workflows as required. While both versions offer a solid foundation for testing, the newer release prioritizes code quality and standardization through enhanced linting configurations. Ultimately, the choice depends on the user's specific needs and priorities, with 3.4.1 being a more opinionated, standardized option.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.4.1 of the package
Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)
A vulnerability was found in diff before v3.5.0, the affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks.
debug Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity vulnerability
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in debug-js debug up to 3.0.x. This affects the function useColors of the file src/node.js. The manipulation of the argument str leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 3.1.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is c38a0166c266a679c8de012d4eaccec3f944e685. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217665 was assigned to this vulnerability. The patch has been backported to the 2.6.x branch in version 2.6.9.
Regular Expression Denial of Service in debug
Affected versions of debug are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when untrusted user input is passed into the o formatter.
As it takes 50,000 characters to block the event loop for 2 seconds, this issue is a low severity issue.
This was later re-introduced in version v3.2.0, and then repatched in versions 3.2.7 and 4.3.1.
Version 2.x.x: Update to version 2.6.9 or later. Version 3.1.x: Update to version 3.1.0 or later. Version 3.2.x: Update to version 3.2.7 or later. Version 4.x.x: Update to version 4.3.1 or later.
Vercel ms Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity vulnerability
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in vercel ms up to 1.x. This issue affects the function parse of the file index.js. The manipulation of the argument str leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is caae2988ba2a37765d055c4eee63d383320ee662. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217451.
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.
Prototype Pollution in minimist
Affected versions of minimist are vulnerable to prototype pollution. Arguments are not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to modify the prototype of Object, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
Parsing the argument --__proto__.y=Polluted adds a y property with value Polluted to all objects. The argument --__proto__=Polluted raises and uncaught error and crashes the application.
This is exploitable if attackers have control over the arguments being passed to minimist.
Upgrade to versions 0.2.1, 1.2.3 or later.
Prototype Pollution in minimist
Minimist prior to 1.2.6 and 0.2.4 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via file index.js, function setKey() (lines 69-95).
