Semver version 7.4.0 represents an incremental update over its predecessor, version 7.3.8, in the widely-used semantic version parsing library. Both versions maintain core functionalities, sharing the same description as the semantic version parser used by npm and relying on the lru-cache dependency for caching. The license remains ISC, and the repository link is consistent, indicating continued maintenance under GitHub Inc.
The primary differentiators lie within the development dependencies and build specifics. Version 7.4.0 features updated development tools, notably @npmcli/template-oss updated to version 4.13.0 up from 4.4.4, and @npmcli/eslint-config updated to version ^4.0.0 up from ^3.0.1, suggesting improvements in code templating, standardization, and linting processes. While both share tap for testing, the newer versions reflect a commitment to modernizing the development workflow.
Furthermore, version 7.4.0 sees an increase in the unpacked size to 90078 compared to 88204 in 7.3.8, hinting at potential additions like new features, improved documentation, or enhanced tests with file count remaining steady at 51 for both. The release date moved up about 6 months, with the newer version released in April 2023, indicating active project maintenance. Developers considering upgrading should evaluate whether the improvements in development tooling and potential minor feature additions justify the change, ensuring compatibility with their existing projects. This minor release prioritizes refinements to the developer experience.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 7.4.0 of the package
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.
