Yargs version 6.0.0 represents an evolution from the preceding 5.0.0, offering refinements and dependency updates that may be relevant for developers. One notable change lies in the dependencies. Yargs 6.0.0 updates yargs-parser from version 3.2.0 to 4.0.2, potentially influencing argument parsing behavior and introducing new features or bug fixes in that area. Also lodash.assign dependency was removed. On the other hand, in the devDependencies section cpr upgraded from ^1.0.0 to ^2.0.0 and standard upgraded also from ^7.0.0 to ^8.2.0.
For developers, these changes suggest an ongoing effort to maintain and improve the library. Upgrading to version 6.0.0 could provide access to enhanced argument parsing capabilities and benefit from the latest bug fixes and performance improvements within the yargs-parser dependency. However, developers should carefully review the changelog of yargs-parser to understand any potential breaking changes or behavioral shifts that might require adjustments to their code. Additionally, staying updated on the changes in standard version may encourage code quality and consistency, aligning with modern JavaScript standards. The library remains MIT licensed and still relies on the same repository, so the contributing process should be the same.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 6.0.0 of the package
yargs-parser Vulnerable to Prototype Pollution
Affected versions of yargs-parser are vulnerable to prototype pollution. Arguments are not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to modify the prototype of Object, causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects.
Parsing the argument --foo.__proto__.bar baz' adds a bar property with value baz to all objects. This is only exploitable if attackers have control over the arguments being passed to yargs-parser.
Upgrade to versions 13.1.2, 15.0.1, 18.1.1 or later.
