Vue Template Compiler version 2.5.6 is a template compiler for Vue 2.0, building upon version 2.5.5. Both versions share a common foundation, utilizing the 'he' and 'de-indent' dependencies for HTML entity encoding/decoding and code de-indentation, respectively. They are released under the MIT license and are part of the Vue.js project, maintained by Evan You. Developers familiar with Vue will find these versions essential for pre-compiling Vue templates into render functions, improving application performance and enabling more streamlined development workflows.
The key difference lies in their release dates: 2.5.6 was released on November 18, 2017, while 2.5.5 was released on November 17, 2017. While the core dependencies and functionalities remain the same, version 2.5.6 likely incorporates bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor feature tweaks that address issues or improve upon the previous release. Therefore, developers are generally encouraged to use the latest stable version (2.5.6 in this case) to benefit from these improvements. By upgrading, you ensure you're working with the most refined and stable iteration of the Vue template compiler, minimizing potential issues and maximizing efficiency in compiling your Vue templates.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.5.6 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.
