XHR, a small XHR abstraction library, saw a minor version bump from 2.3.0 to 2.3.1 in November 2016. Both versions share the same core dependencies: global, is-function, parse-headers, and xtend, ensuring consistent functionality in managing global scope, function type checking, header parsing, and object extension. Similarly, the development dependencies like for-each, pre-commit, run-browser, tap-spec, and tape remain consistent, indicating a stable development and testing environment. The library's license remains MIT and the repository stays the same with the GitHub URL. The author also remains the same.
The key difference lies in the releaseDate. Version 2.3.1 was released on November 23, 2016, a few days after version 2.3.0, released on November 20, 2016. While the underlying code and features are highly similar, this update likely includes minor bug fixes, performance improvements, or documentation updates. Developers already using XHR should consider upgrading to the newer version to benefit from any potential improvements. If no issues are present in the previous version it should be transparent to upgrade, due to both versions mantaining the same dependencies. Developers new to the library can directly use version 2.3.1 for the most up-to-date, potentially more stable, experience. Both versions provide a lightweight and straightforward way to make HTTP requests within JavaScript environments.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.3.1 of the package
min-document vulnerable to prototype pollution
A vulnerability exists in the 'min-document' package prior to version 2.19.0, stemming from improper handling of namespace operations in the removeAttributeNS method. By processing malicious input involving the proto property, an attacker can manipulate the prototype chain of JavaScript objects, leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. This issue arises from insufficient validation of attribute namespace removal operations, allowing unintended modification of critical object prototypes. The vulnerability remains unaddressed in the latest available version.
