AudioEye Release Notes

New Features

• Added a new autofix for HTML scrollable elements.
• Added a test mode option for composite fix types.
• Added reporting slices to the data payload for enhanced analytics.

Bug Fixes

• Fixes are now wrapped in error handling to prevent unexpected failures.
• Resolved an issue where a transport error could cause the server to shut down unexpectedly.
• Fixed a compatibility issue where the trim utility could conflict with the Klarna polyfill.
• Reverted the rule name back to Modal_Usage_Cookie_Detect.

Improvements

• Updated internationalization strings based on review feedback.

New Features

• Added autofix for missing H1 headings.
• Added autofix to convert duplicate H1 headings to H2s when multiple H1s are detected.
• Added autofix for menu items missing a required parent element.
• MARS reports are now generated and available for review.

Improvements

• On-screen control buttons now remain visible in mobile maximized view.
• Migrated to a modernized internationalization system with updated locale files consolidated directly in the codebase.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where fixTabset was not correctly scoped to anchor elements.

Security

• Resolved two CVEs related to XML parsing dependencies.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a crash caused by an invalid selector query in site-menu and carousel components.
• Fixed an issue where JavaScript could freeze on pages using region-qualified language codes (e.g., en-US).
• Fixed the logic for loading real-time effects (RTE).
• Fixed an issue with the buttonRoleMissing auto-fix.
• Fixed incorrect heading sequence detection.

New Auto-Fixes

• Added auto-fix for Yotpo, Google Review, and star rating widget patterns.
• Added auto-fix for missing footer landmark issues.
• Added auto-fix for Google Translate missing labels and region issues.
• Added auto-fix for SVGNameMissing to ensure SVG elements have accessible names.
• Added auto-fixes for HTMLTabable and ManualCursorFocus issues.

New Features

• Added RTL (Hebrew) language support for HelpDesk.
• Added autofix for missing iframe name attribute.

Improvements

• Updated the Link_AdjacentHref_Redundant rule logic for more accurate results.
• Improved performance by skipping CDN fetch for English locale files.
• Added IIFE export type for rules factories.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed RTL text alignment by correctly inheriting direction in CSS reset.
• Fixed site-menu cross-frame navigation, keyboard navigation, and Alt+M shortcut issues.
• Fixed a broken translation in the HelpDesk screen reader section.
• Fixed an issue where automatic remediation was incorrectly applied to Optimizely links.

New Features

• Added a new Carousel component with automatic accessibility fixes.
• Added an automatic fix for invalid ARIA roles.
• Added an automatic fix for missing button roles (buttonRoleMissing).
• Added the ability to fill in missing metadata automatically.

Improvements

• Rules configuration loading is now deferred to improve initialization reliability.
• Fix failures and issue validation failures are now reported separately for clearer feedback.
• The skip link auto-fix now supports both click and keyboard events.
• Unfixed problems are no longer reported for source-level fix rules, reducing unnecessary noise.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing the Carousel component from being included in the release.
• Fixed site menu behavior.
• Fixed rules files not being included in the published package.

New Features

• Added the ability to disable regular rules in the scanner.
• Added an excludeItems API for FixSiteMenu, allowing specific items to be excluded.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed false positives in the NonText_Contrast_TooLow rule.
• Fixed an issue where legacy real-time effects did not run when expected conditions were met.
• Rules now correctly return doesNotApply when no link name is present.

Internationalization

• Added translations for SiteMenu and other components.
• Added translations for the Carousel component.

New Features

• Added additional automatic fixes for Bootstrap components.
• Added a new manual rule to detect missing form landmarks.
• Added a new manual rule for focus trap validation.

Improvements

• The setLabel() helper now accepts a Cash type as its second parameter.
• Disabled elements are now excluded from the focusable elements list.
• Pre-release scanner versions are now supported in the query string.
• Added fixVerified and regression results to reporting.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Img_Name_TooLong rule caused images to disappear.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an error that could occur when capturing screenshots on pages with custom HTML elements.
• Removed a duplicate aria label on the launcher to improve screen reader experience.
• Fixed font fallback paths for sites with strict Content Security Policy restrictions.
• Fixed poor contrast on personalization tools buttons when in focus state.

Improvements

• Restored language change detection and consolidated internationalization namespaces for more reliable translations.
• Added additional reporting data to report payloads for more comprehensive results.

New Features

• Added a translation launcher for streamlined internationalization support.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where smart remediations were incorrectly planned even when disabled in the product configuration.
• Fixed syntax highlighting for open-source rules in versions 10.4 and above.
• Reports are no longer emitted unless explicitly enabled in your configuration.

Improvements

• setHideFromAT now applies aria-hidden="true" for more reliable assistive technology behavior.

Security

• Resolved known vulnerabilities in internal packaging dependencies.

Improvements

• Added translation support for accessibility rules, enabling internationalization across more packages.
• Improved translation compliance across the platform.
• Added new domains to the list of allowed service domains.
• Updated reporting to use the new MARS report.
• The "Text Size Too Small" rule now provides a source fix recommendation.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where newline characters in selector text could cause unexpected behavior.
• Fixed an issue with focus trapping where some focusable elements were not correctly identified.

New Features

• Form field auto-complete now supports multiple selections.

Improvements

• Improved compatibility with older browser versions for element visibility checks.
• Updated focus behavior when closing interactive elements.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed naming when multiple main elements are present.

Changes

• Updated the autofix for the Html_SkipLink_Missing rule.

New Features

• Added the ability to restrict the scanner version through Mars.
• Added new Mars contract attributes.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed stableId handling for legacy mutations.

Improvements

• Revised the Mars contract.
• Bumped the /inclusive-ui package.

Documentation

• Added a new how-to guide for compatibility scripts.

New Features

• FixRadio and FixRadioGroup now support custom attribute placement.
• Added the setDescribedBy helper function to the documentation.

Improvements

• Added a default role of group to the component fix.
• Updated the setDescribedBy helper function.
• Added "browse all" as a recognized weak name term for more accurate detection.
• Previously computed reports are now cached for improved performance.
• Improved compatibility by adding a fallback for UUID generation in HTTP contexts.
• Results marked as fix-does-not-apply are now filtered out for a cleaner experience.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the link name fix was not correctly reflecting the affected ability.
• Fixed focus trapping so keyboard events no longer unexpectedly bubble up to parent elements.

Security

• Resolved a vulnerability in the node-forge dependency.

New Features

• Fix reports now include an isAutoFix field to indicate whether a fix was automatically applied.

Improvements

• CSS tracking now captures additional results for more comprehensive reporting.
• FixRadio and FixRadioGroup now support custom attribute placement.

Bug Fixes

• Fix state in fixTracker is now correctly preserved once it has been set.
• HTML attributes now consistently use single quotes.

New Features

• Added a new manual rule: Manual_FormField_ErrorFocus_Missing.

Improvements

• Added rule names to composite fix documentation.

New Features

• Added shadow DOM support for CSS selectors, improving accessibility detection within shadow DOM elements.
• Added Mutation Tracker for monitoring dynamic DOM changes in real time.
• Added dynamic publicPath support for more flexible deployment configurations.

Improvements

• Improved overall performance by deferring additional computation until report time.
• Added site menu translations for expanded internationalization support.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with form field handling.

Bug Fixes

• Form field rules now sanitize IDs before attempting to query them.

Security

• Updated a dependency to address a known vulnerability.

Documentation

• Added troubleshooting page for fixTabset.
• Added troubleshooting page for fixModal.
• Added troubleshooting page for fixRadiogroup, including additional details.
• Added troubleshooting page for fixListbox.
• Added troubleshooting section for fixCombobox.
• Added troubleshooting page for fixFormfield.
• Added troubleshooting section for fixCheckbox.
• Added troubleshooting section for fixAccordion.
• Added examples and documentation page for label fixes.
• Updated fix example for using aria-hidden or role presentation.
• Added shadow root example to watch documentation.
• Added a better form error handling example.
• Added screenshot examples.
• Improved documentation searchability.

Improvements

• Added aria-hidden to the SVG icon in the accessible carousel component to improve screen reader behavior.
• Updated the Open Dyslexic font setting.
• Improved styling for buttons containing long text.
• Improved performance by optimizing how large elements are processed.
• Reduced text size for Italian translations.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a screen reader issue on radio elements.

Improvements

• Migrated HelpDesk translations to an updated internationalization system for improved language support.
• Added translated content for OSS.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where active monitor reports were incorrectly sent while the video control panel was visible.

Improvements

• Internationalization now initializes separately from the main application, improving overall load performance.

Improvements

• Added a label to the input toggle in the VTK for improved accessibility.
• Added a link role to the VTK topbar for better navigation support.

Scanner Updates

• Updated the active scanner to version 10.3.6.

Bug Fixes

• Addressed an issue with the Html_Page_Title_Missing rule.

New Features

• Added the Heading_Sequence_Wrong rule to detect incorrect heading sequences.

Improvements

• Resetting options in VTK now provides a screen reader announcement confirming the success state.
• Radio inputs in VTK now include additional instructions for arrow key navigation.
• VTK now supports overriding the aria level attribute.

Bug Fixes

• VTK now correctly moves focus and displays an error message when an invalid radio option is submitted.
• Fixed an issue where toggling keyboard shortcuts did not work as expected.

Security

• Resolved a security vulnerability related to network requests.

New Features

• Added a new accessibility check for missing skip links (Html_SkipLink_Missing).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the helpdesk guide content could appear empty due to a CSS rendering rule.