The syntax-error package, designed to detect and report syntax errors within source code strings, experienced a notable update moving from version 0.0.0 to 0.0.1. Both versions share the same core functionality and description, indicating a refinement rather than a complete overhaul. Crucially, the dependencies remain consistent, relying on esprima version ~0.9.9 for parsing and tap version ~0.3.0 for development testing, ensuring a stable and familiar environment for existing users. The MIT license continues to provide developers with broad usage rights.
While the code base appears largely unchanged in terms of dependencies and licensing, the significant aspect of this update lies in its recency. Version 0.0.1 was released in April 2013, marking a considerable update from version 0.0.0, which was released in August 2012. This gap represents a period where bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments could have been implemented, making version 0.0.1 a potentially more reliable and optimized choice. Developers integrating syntax-error should strongly consider adopting the newer version to benefit from these potential enhancements and ensure compatibility with more recent environments. Choosing the latest patch may yield performance gains and improved error handling, ultimately leading to a more robust development workflow.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.0.1 of the package
Potential for Script Injection in syntax-error
Versions of syntax-error
prior to 1.1.1 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability which may allow a malicious file to execute code when browserified.
Update to version 1.1.1 or later.