React-copy-to-clipboard offers a straightforward React component for implementing copy-to-clipboard functionality in web applications. Examining versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 reveals a subtle but important difference: the release date. Version 1.0.1 was released shortly after 1.0.0, suggesting a potentially quick bug fix or minor update. Both versions boast identical dependencies, relying on copy-to-clipboard (version ^1.0.2) and react (version ^0.13.3), and nearly identical dev dependencies highlighting a consistent development environment.
For developers, this library simplifies the user experience of copying text. The core benefit lies in its ease of integration. Instead of wrestling with browser APIs, developers can wrap content with the <CopyToClipboard> component, automatically providing copy functionality. The library supports event handling, allowing custom actions after a successful copy. The minimal dependencies, primarily copy-to-clipboard and React, ensure a lightweight addition to any project. The MIT License provides freedom for its use in a wide variety of open-source and commercial projects. While feature parity appears to exist between versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1, opting for the latest (1.0.1) is typically best practice to benefit from any potential minor improvements or patches addressed since the initial release.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.0.1 of the package
Cross-Site Scripting in react
Versions of react prior to 0.14.0 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package's createElement function fails to properly validate its input object, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.
Upgrade to version 0.14.0 or later.