Underscore.string is a valuable JavaScript library extending Underscore.js with powerful string manipulation functions. Examining versions 2.0.0 and 1.1.6 reveals key differences that impact developers choosing the right version for their projects. Version 2.0.0, released in December 2011, boasts a cleaner dependency structure, removing the explicit dependency on Underscore.js found in version 1.1.6 (released in November 2011), where it requires Underscore.js version 1.1.7. This suggests a potential move towards greater independence or a reliance on peer dependencies, offering more flexibility in integrating with different Underscore.js versions in a project. This independence can streamline dependency management. The repository URL also changes, potentially indicating a change in maintainership from "edtsech" to "epeli".
While both versions share the same fundamental goal of providing string manipulation utilities and description, this shift could imply different coding styles, bug fixes, or feature enhancements introduced in version 2.0.0. Developers should carefully consider the implications, particularly if relying on specific behaviors or bug fixes present in either version. Choosing version 2.0.0 grants greater control over Underscore.js compatibility, while 1.1.6 guarantees integration with Underscore 1.1.7. Both are available via npm, simplifying integration into modern JavaScript workflows.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.0.0 of the package
Regular Expression Denial of Service in underscore.string
Versions of underscore.string prior to 3.3.5 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS).
The function unescapeHTML is vulnerable to ReDoS due to an overly-broad regex. The slowdown is approximately 2s for 50,000 characters but grows exponentially with larger inputs.
Upgrade to version 3.3.5 or higher.
