Word-wrap is a lightweight npm package designed to wrap strings of text to a specific line length, enhancing readability and formatting in various applications. Version 0.2.0, released in November 2014, builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, version 0.1.3, launched in May 2014. Both versions share the same core functionality of wrapping words and are authored by Jon Schlinkert. The primary difference lies in the development dependencies: version 0.1.3 included "verb" as a dev dependency, a tool likely used for documentation generation or project maintenance, which is absent in version 0.2.0.
For developers considering integrating word-wrap, the choice between the two versions depends on their specific needs. If maintaining backward compatibility in a project that relied on thedevDependencies of the previous version is paramount, version 0.1.3 might be preferable. However, version 0.2.0 presents a cleaner, more streamlined package without the "verb" dependency, potentially reducing overall project size and simplifying dependency management. Regardless of the version chosen, word-wrap provides a straightforward solution for text formatting and layout, improving the user experience by ensuring text remains easily readable, especially within constrained display areas. Developers can easily install either version via npm and implement it in their JavaScript projects to manage text wrapping effectively.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 0.2.0 of the package
word-wrap vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service
All versions of the package word-wrap are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to the usage of an insecure regular expression within the result variable.
