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Testing WordPress Dynamic Version Detection in WPScan

This test suite evaluates the dynamic WordPress version detection capabilities in WPScan’s database module. It focuses on validating the functionality of the DynamicFinders class specifically for WordPress version identification, ensuring accurate and reliable version detection across different WordPress installations.

Test Coverage Overview

The test suite aims to verify the WordPress version detection logic implemented in the DynamicFinders class. While currently marked as pending with ‘xit’, the structure is set up to test:

Version detection accuracy across different WordPress releases
Edge cases in version string parsing
Handling of malformed or unexpected version formats
Integration with WPScan’s broader database functionality

Implementation Analysis

The testing approach utilizes RSpec’s described_class pattern for isolated unit testing of the WordPress dynamic finder functionality. The implementation leverages RSpec’s subject block to create a clean testing context for each example, allowing for focused verification of the version detection logic.

Uses RSpec’s described_class for clean dependency isolation
Implements subject block for consistent test context
Prepared for modular test case expansion

Technical Details

Testing Framework: RSpec
File Structure: spec/lib/db/dynamic_finders/
Test Environment: Ruby
Configuration: Uses frozen_string_literal pragma
Test Isolation: Implements subject/described_class pattern

Best Practices Demonstrated

The test file demonstrates several Ruby and RSpec testing best practices, including proper namespace organization and test isolation. The structure follows the standard RSpec describe block pattern, setting up a clear context for WordPress version detection testing.

Clean test isolation using RSpec blocks
Proper namespace organization
Clear test context definition
Ready for incremental test expansion

wpscanteam/wpscan

spec/lib/db/dynamic_finders/wordpress_spec.rb

            
# frozen_string_literal: true

describe WPScan::DB::DynamicFinders::Wordpress do
  subject(:dynamic_finders) { described_class }

  xit
end