Word-wrap is a lightweight and versatile npm package designed to format text by wrapping words to a specified length, enhancing readability and visual appeal, especially in constrained display environments like terminals or mobile interfaces. Both versions 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 share the same core functionality and licensing under the MIT license, allowing for free use and modification. They are maintained by Jon Schlinkert and hosted on GitHub. Crucially, both versions also utilize identical development dependencies: gulp-format-md for formatting Markdown files and mocha for testing. This indicates a consistent development and testing environment for the package.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their release date. Version 1.2.2 was released on May 2, 2017, subsequent to version 1.2.1, which was released on January 30, 2017. While the package metadata doesn't explicitly state the specific changes implemented in version 1.2.2, developers can infer that it likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor feature enhancements that warranted a new release. To understand the specific benefits of upgrading, developers should consult the changelog or commit history on the GitHub repository. The consistent maintenance and use of standard development tools such as gulp-format-md and mocha across versions speak to the code quality. Developers looking for a reliable solution to dynamically formatting strings should consider word-wrap for their text manipulation needs.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.2.2 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.
