Vue Template Compiler version 2.3.2 represents a minor update over its predecessor, version 2.3.1, both maintained under the MIT license and authored by Evan You. Both versions share identical core characteristics: they are designed as template compilers specifically for Vue 2.0. Developers relying on Vue 2.0 for their projects will find these tools essential for pre-compiling Vue templates into render functions, optimizing client-side rendering performance. The package's dependencies remain static between the two versions, relying on "he" for HTML entity encoding/decoding and "de-indent" for removing unnecessary indentation from templates, indicating stability in core template processing functionalities.
The primary distinction between the two releases lies within their release dates which shows a potential hotfix or minor enhancement done in a brief delay of few hours from prior version. Version 2.3.1 was released on May 2nd, 2017, at 07:57:32 UTC, while version 2.3.2 swiftly followed later that same day, at 10:29:53 UTC. Given the quick succession, developers migrating between these versions might anticipate bug fixes, performance tweaks, or subtle improvements that address issues discovered shortly after the initial 2.3.1 release. If developers are experiencing some errors or problems with the compilation with version 2.3.1, the recommendation would be to update to the 2.3.2, since it is probably fixing the problem. Consider reviewing the Vue.js changelog or commit history around this timeframe for detailed insights into the specific changes incorporated in 2.3.2. Both packages are easily accessible through npm, ensuring a straightforward integration process.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.2 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.
