npm-run-all is a command-line tool designed to streamline the execution of multiple npm scripts, offering both parallel and sequential execution options. Examining versions 4.1.1 and 4.1.0 reveals subtle but potentially impactful changes for developers. Both versions share a core set of dependencies, including chalk for terminal styling, cross-spawn for cross-platform process creation, and minimatch for file matching. Similarly, the development dependencies, used for testing and building, remain largely consistent, featuring tools like eslint for code linting and mocha for testing.
The key difference lies in the introduction of ansi-styles as a dependency in version 4.1.1. While seemingly minor, ansi-styles likely contributes to enhanced terminal output formatting or color handling. Upgrading to version 4.1.1 might offer improved visual clarity when running npm scripts.
For developers, npm-run-all simplifies complex workflows by orchestrating script execution. Need to run tests, build assets, and start a server concurrently? npm-run-all makes it easy. The MIT license ensures freedom and flexibility. Both versions are authored by Toru Nagashima, and the repository is maintained on GitHub, inviting community contributions and bug reports. Version 4.1.1 was released on August 28, 2017, shortly after 4.1.0, released on August 26, 2017, suggesting a quick fix or minor enhancement prompted the update. Developers should evaluate if the new dependency of ansi-styles in version 4.1.1 is relevant to their terminal environment and preferred output style when making an upgrade decision.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.1.1 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.
