Semver, a crucial npm package for semantic version parsing, saw a minor version bump from 2.3.1 to 2.3.2, indicating primarily bug fixes and non-breaking changes. Both versions share the same core functionality, description, BSD license, and repository, ensuring consistency for developers relying on semver for version management. They also use the same development dependencies, namely "tap" for testing and "uglify-js" for minification, suggesting a stable development environment and similar build processes.
The key distinction lies in the release dates: version 2.3.2 was published on July 22, 2014, subsequent to version 2.3.1, which was released on June 18, 2014. This temporal difference signifies accumulated bug fixes or minor feature enhancements incorporated into version 2.3.2. For developers, upgrading from 2.3.1 to 2.3.2 is generally recommended to leverage these improvements and benefit from the latest stable release within the 2.3.x series. Since both are minor releases within the same major version, compatibility is maintained, minimizing the risk of breaking existing code. Developers new to semver can confidently use either version, but adopting the newer 2.3.2 is advisable for optimal stability and access to the most recent enhancements. The consistent package structure and dependencies reinforce the package's reliability for managing semantic versioning in JavaScript projects.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.2 of the package
Regular Expression Denial of Service in semver
Versions 4.3.1 and earlier of semver are affected by a regular expression denial of service vulnerability when extremely long version strings are parsed.
Update to version 4.3.2 or later
semver vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service
Versions of the package semver before 7.5.2 on the 7.x branch, before 6.3.1 on the 6.x branch, and all other versions before 5.7.2 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the function new Range, when untrusted user data is provided as a range.
