Vue Template Compiler version 2.6.6 is a minor update to version 2.6.5, both serving as template compilers designed specifically for Vue 2.0. Developers already utilizing the tool will find the transition seamless, as the core dependencies (he and de-indent) and development dependencies (vue) remain unchanged. This ensures backward compatibility and minimizes the risk of introducing breaking changes into existing projects.
The key difference lies in the updated packed size of the modules. Version 2.6.6 experiences a small increase in its unpacked size, rising to 412226 from 411168 in version 2.6.5. While seemingly minor, this could indicate internal optimizations, bug fixes, or slight code modifications within the compiler itself. The release date also reflects an incremental update, version 2.6.6 came a day after version 2.6.5.
For developers, the update to 2.6.6 is recommended, as it likely includes subtle improvements and refinements to the template compilation process. While the functional differences may not be immediately apparent, staying up-to-date allows developers to benefit from the latest enhancements and ensures compatibility with the broader Vue ecosystem. Developers can retrieve both versions directly from the npm registry, with links provided to their respective tarball archives. Ultimately, these versions enable the efficient and reliable compilation of Vue templates into render functions for dynamic user interfaces.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.6.6 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.
