Semver, a crucial npm package for semantic version parsing, saw a notable update with version 3.0.0, released on July 23, 2014. This followed closely the preceding stable version 2.3.2, released just a day earlier on July 22, 2014. While both versions share core functionalities, including parsing semantic versions and utilizing development dependencies like "tap" (version 0.x >=0.0.4) for testing and "uglify-js" (version ~2.3.6) for minification, the shift to version 3.0.0 likely introduces refinements, bug fixes, or potentially new features impacting how developers interact with the library.
For developers considering integrating Semver, the move from 2.3.2 to 3.0.0 warrants investigation into the specific changes. Examining changelogs or release notes associated with version 3.0.0 is crucial to understanding the differences. These might include improved parsing accuracy, enhanced API offerings, or adjustments to handle edge cases in version strings. Version 3.0.0 maintains the BSD license, offering flexibility for various project types. Developers should be aware of any introduced breaking changes, which, given the major version bump, are possible and could necessitate code adjustments upon upgrading. Both versions share the same repository on GitHub and the same description, but the newer one presents some changes. Reviewing the differences allows developers to leverage the most robust and appropriate version for their specific needs, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance in managing dependencies.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.0.0 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.