Vue Template Compiler version 2.5.0 represents a minor update over version 2.4.4, both serving as template compilers for Vue 2.0 projects. Examining the provided data, the core functionality appears consistent, indicated by the identical descriptions and dependency listings. Both versions rely on the same he and de-indent packages for HTML entity encoding/decoding and code de-indentation, respectively. The author and licensing (MIT) also remain unchanged between releases.
The primary differentiating factor lies in the release date. Version 2.5.0 was published on October 13, 2017, while 2.4.4 came out on September 14, 2017. This indicates approximately a month's worth of bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements accumulating in the 2.5.0 release.
For developers employing Vue Template Compiler, upgrading from 2.4.4 to 2.5.0 is generally advisable to benefit from these potential refinements. While the core API and functionality remain largely the same, incorporating the newer version minimizes the risk of encountering issues resolved in the intermediate period. Consult the official Vue.js changelog and release notes on GitHub for detailed information regarding specific changes introduced in version 2.5.0, ensuring smooth integration and optimal application performance. Use this compiler for transforming your Vue templates into render functions, streamlining the efficiency and organization of your Vue 2.0 applications.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.5.0 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.
