Underscore.string version 2.4.0 represents an iteration over the prior stable release, 2.3.3, of this utility belt library focused on string manipulations tailored for Underscore.js. While both versions share the core purpose of extending Underscore.js with robust string functionalities, examining the differences can inform developers about potential improvements and new tools available.
One immediately apparent change involves the introduction of a devDependencies section in the 2.4.0 package manifest. This signals a shift towards formalized build processes and testing, leveraging tools like Gulp for minification (gulp-uglify), unit testing via QUnit (gulp-qunit), cleanup tasks (gulp-clean), and file renaming (gulp-rename). The addition of these dependencies suggests a more mature and well-maintained codebase, potentially leading to improved code quality and easier contribution workflows.
For developers, this means that version 2.4.0 likely benefits from enhanced testing and build processes which could translate to a more stable and reliable library. While the core string manipulation functions remain consistent, the underlying development and maintenance practices may be significantly improved in the newer version. The newer version was released on 2014-11-15, more than one year after the previous version which was released on 2013-07-15. Developers deciding between versions should consider the value of these improved development practices and dependency management as a key factor.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.4.0 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.
