Vue Template Compiler, a crucial tool for Vue.js developers working with Vue 2.0, saw a minor version update from 2.0.5 to 2.0.6 in November 2016. While both versions share the same core dependencies, he and de-indent, licensed under MIT, and authored by Evan You, the key difference lies in the temporal aspect. Version 2.0.6 was released on November 15, 2016, approximately ten days after version 2.0.5, which was released on November 5, 2016.
For developers, this means the update likely includes bug fixes and minor improvements that enhances overall stability and performance. While the package's core functionality remains the same, staying up-to-date with the latest minor version ensures a smoother development experience. This is particularly important for developers heavily reliant on the template compiler, where even small improvements can lead to noticeable gains in workflow and reduced opportunities for unexpected compilation errors. As the template compiler is responsible for transforming Vue templates into render functions, these stability improvements ensures the integrity of the application while building.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.0.6 of the package
vue-template-compiler vulnerable to client-side Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
A vulnerability has been discovered in vue-template-compiler, that allows an attacker to perform XSS via prototype pollution. The attacker could change the prototype chain of some properties such as Object.prototype.staticClass or Object.prototype.staticStyle to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. Vue 2 has reached End-of-Life. This vulnerability has been patched in Vue 3.
