Serve-index is a valuable Node.js package designed to serve directory listings, simplifying file access for development and testing environments. Comparing versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1, developers will notice a subtle but noteworthy change in the accepts dependency, updated from version 1.0.2 to 1.0.3. While seemingly minor, this likely addresses bug fixes or performance improvements within the accepts package, responsible for handling HTTP accept headers.
Both versions share core functionalities – serving directory listings enabling easy file browsing within a specified directory. Key features remain consistent: the package utilizes familiar dependencies like batch for managing asynchronous operations. Development dependencies including mocha, should, istanbul and supertest indicate a focus on thorough testing and code coverage guaranteeing reliability in diverse scenarios. Licensed under MIT both versions encourage open source usage and modification.
The repository URL differs slightly between the two versions, with 1.1.1 using git:// protocol instead of https:// used by 1.1.0 version. This change might reflect internal changes in repository handling.
For developers considering serve-index, its value lies in its simple integration and ability to quickly expose directories, useful during website development, testing static content or providing file access for internal tools. While the version 1.1.1 delivers upgraded dependencies, developers should evaluate if those changes will impact on their existing projects and applications.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.1.1 of the package
Cross-Site Scripting in serve-index
Versions 1.6.2 and earlier of serve-index are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Because file and directory names are not escaped in the module's HTML output, a remote attacker that can influence file or directory names can launch a persistent cross-site scripting attack on the application.
Update to version 1.6.3 or later.
mime Regular Expression Denial of Service when MIME lookup performed on untrusted user input
Affected versions of mime are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
Update to version 2.0.3 or later.
Regular Expression Denial of Service in negotiator
Affected versions of negotiator are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service attacks, which trigger upon parsing a specially crafted Accept-Language header value.
Update to version 0.6.1 or later.
