Vue Template Compiler version 2.3.0 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 2.2.6, both designed as template compilers for Vue 2.0 projects. Examining the package data reveals a focus on stability and incremental improvements rather than groundbreaking changes. Both versions share identical dependencies, relying on "he" for HTML entity encoding/decoding and "de-indent" for code indentation management, suggesting a consistent approach to core functionality. Crucially, the license remains MIT, providing developers with permissive usage rights. Both are authored by Evan You and share the same repository, indicating a continuation of the project's established leadership and maintainership.
The primary difference lies in the release date. Version 2.3.0 was released on April 27, 2017, approximately a month after version 2.2.6's release on March 27, 2017. This suggests that version 2.3.0 likely includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor feature additions accumulated during that period. For developers, upgrading from 2.2.6 to 2.3.0 would be a low-risk endeavor, potentially offering subtle improvements without introducing significant breaking changes. While the data doesn't specify the exact nature of these improvements, checking the official Vue.js changelog or release notes for version 2.3.0 would provide detailed insights into the specific modifications. These updates contribute to an optimized Vue development experience.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.0 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.
