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Testing Upload Directory Security Scanner Implementation in WPScan

This test suite examines the UploadDirectoryListing finder functionality in WPScan, focusing on WordPress upload directory security assessment. The tests verify the finder’s ability to detect vulnerable upload directory configurations and potential information disclosure risks in WordPress installations.

Test Coverage Overview

The test suite provides coverage for the UploadDirectoryListing finder component, specifically targeting WordPress upload directory security scanning.

Validates target URL handling and Apache server compatibility
Tests wp-content directory path detection
Covers aggressive scanning mode functionality
Verifies proper fixture loading and path resolution

Implementation Analysis

The implementation uses RSpec’s described_class pattern for isolated testing of the UploadDirectoryListing finder class. The test structure leverages subject/let blocks for efficient test setup and dependency injection, allowing flexible configuration of test scenarios.

The approach includes server type extension through Apache module mixing and fixture-based testing for realistic directory listing responses.

Technical Details

RSpec testing framework for behavior-driven development
CMSScanner::Target::Server::Apache module integration
Fixture-based test data management
Subject/let block pattern for test setup
Pending test placeholder using xit

Best Practices Demonstrated

The test suite exemplifies several testing best practices including proper isolation of test subjects, clear separation of concerns, and effective use of fixtures for test data management.

Clean dependency injection through let blocks
Modular test organization
Explicit test subject definition
Proper use of RSpec’s pending test functionality

wpscanteam/wpscan

spec/app/finders/interesting_findings/upload_direcrory_listing_spec.rb

            
# frozen_string_literal: true

describe WPScan::Finders::InterestingFindings::UploadDirectoryListing do
  subject(:finder) { described_class.new(target) }
  let(:target)     { WPScan::Target.new(url).extend(CMSScanner::Target::Server::Apache) }
  let(:url)        { 'http://ex.lo/' }
  let(:fixtures)   { FINDERS_FIXTURES.join('interesting_findings', 'upload_directory_listing') }
  let(:wp_content) { 'wp-content' }

  describe '#aggressive' do
    xit
  end
end