[Snyk] Security upgrade next from 13.1.2 to 14.2.15

[sumansaurabh]

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Snyk has created this PR to fix 1 vulnerabilities in the npm dependencies of this project.

Snyk changed the following file(s):

• apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json
• apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package-lock.json

Vulnerabilities that will be fixed with an upgrade:

	Issue	Score
	Missing Authorization SNYK-JS-NEXT-8520073	696

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Description

• Upgraded next dependency from version 13.1.2 to 14.2.15 to address vulnerabilities.
• Updated package-lock.json to reflect changes in dependencies and improve security.
• This upgrade resolves the vulnerability identified as SNYK-JS-NEXT-8520073.

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Relevant files

Enhancement

package.json Update Next.js dependency to version 14.2.15                          apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json Updated next dependency from version 13.1.2 to 14.2.15. +1/-1      package-lock.json Upgrade package-lock for Next.js and dependencies                apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package-lock.json Upgraded next and related dependencies to version 14.2.15. Removed deprecated dependencies and added new ones. Updated various package versions for better compatibility. +212/-260

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⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]	2, because the changes are primarily version upgrades in package.json and package-lock.json, which are straightforward to review.
🧪 Relevant tests	No
⚡ Possible issues	No
🔒 Security concerns	No

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PR Code Suggestions ✨

Category	Suggestion	Score
Best practice	Conduct tests post-upgrade to confirm functionality Consider testing the application after the upgrade to ensure that no breaking changes from next version 14.2.15 affect functionality. apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json [30] -"next": "14.2.15", +"next": "14.2.15", // Test after upgrade Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: Testing after an upgrade is a crucial best practice to ensure that the application remains functional, making this a valuable suggestion.	8
Enhancement	Check the changelog for important updates related to the new version Review the changelog for next to identify any deprecated features or breaking changes introduced in version 14.2.15. apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json [30] -"next": "14.2.15", +"next": "14.2.15", // Review changelog for changes Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: Checking the changelog is essential for understanding potential impacts of the upgrade, which is a significant aspect of maintaining code quality.	8
Possible issue	Verify compatibility of the new version with the existing codebase Ensure that the upgrade to version 14.2.15 of next is compatible with the existing codebase and dependencies to avoid potential runtime issues. apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json [30] -"next": "14.2.15", +"next": "14.2.15", // Ensure compatibility Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: While ensuring compatibility is important, the suggestion does not provide a specific action to take and is somewhat vague.	7
	Verify compatibility of other dependencies with the new version Ensure that all other dependencies are compatible with next version 14.2.15 to prevent conflicts. apps/file-q-and-a/nextjs-with-flask-server/client/package.json [30] -"next": "14.2.15", +"next": "14.2.15", // Check dependency compatibility Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: While checking dependency compatibility is important, the suggestion lacks specific guidance on how to perform this check, making it less actionable.	7