The xmlhttprequest-ssl package provides XMLHttpRequest functionality for Node.js environments, enabling server-side JavaScript to make HTTP requests similar to how browsers do. Comparing versions 1.5.5 and 1.5.4, the core functionality remains consistent, offering developers a familiar interface for interacting with web services and APIs from their Node.js applications. Both versions boast a lightweight design with zero dependencies adding to their ease of use and integration.
The primary difference between the versions lies in their release dates. Version 1.5.5 was released on January 11, 2018, while version 1.5.4 came out on September 26, 2017. While the data provided doesn't explicitly detail what changes were made between these releases, the later version likely includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, or minor feature adjustments. Developers should consider upgrading to the latest version (1.5.5) to benefit from any improvements implemented since the previous stable release.
For developers seeking a simple, dependency-free XMLHttpRequest implementation within Node.js, xmlhttprequest-ssl offers a viable solution. The consistent repository and maintainer across versions suggest a stable and well-managed package. Developers can leverage this package to build applications that require server-side HTTP requests, such as interacting with external APIs, scraping web pages, or building server-side web applications. Always check the package's repository or changelog for a detailed breakdown of specific changes between versions and for security advisories.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.5.5 of the package
Improper Certificate Validation in xmlhttprequest-ssl
The xmlhttprequest-ssl package before 1.6.1 for Node.js disables SSL certificate validation by default, because rejectUnauthorized (when the property exists but is undefined) is considered to be false within the https.request function of Node.js. In other words, no certificate is ever rejected.
xmlhttprequest and xmlhttprequest-ssl vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Injection
This affects the package xmlhttprequest before 1.7.0; all versions of package xmlhttprequest-ssl. Provided requests are sent synchronously (async=False on xhr.open), malicious user input flowing into xhr.send could result in arbitrary code being injected and run.
