Vue Awesome Swiper version 2.2.6 is a minor update to the Vue.js Swiper component library, building upon the foundation laid by version 2.2.5. Both versions provide a convenient way to integrate Swiper, a popular mobile touch slider, into Vue.js projects, supporting both Vue 1.x and 2.x. The core functionality remains consistent, offering developers an effective solution for creating engaging image galleries, carousels, and other sliding content within their Vue applications.
The key difference lies in the release date; version 2.2.6 was published on December 8, 2016, while version 2.2.5 was released on December 5, 2016. This indicates that version 2.2.6 likely includes bug fixes, minor improvements, or dependency updates implemented after the earlier release. While the included Swiper dependency remains at "^3.3.1" in both versions, internal adjustments to the Vue Awesome Swiper component could have been made.
For developers, this means upgrading from 2.2.5 to 2.2.6 is advisable to benefit from any potential stability enhancements or small feature tweaks. If you're starting a new project, using the latest version (2.2.6 relative to these versions) ensures you're building with the most current, albeit still relatively dated, iteration of the component. Consider checking the project's GitHub repository for detailed changelogs since it's possible there were changes that were not worth bumping the library's dependency on Swiper.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.2.6 of the package
Prototype Pollution in swiper
Versions of the package swiper before 6.5.1 are susceptible to prototype pollution.
