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test(nikto): add malformed-output tests for parser fallback paths #1420#1983

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Summary

  • Adds a dedicated unit test suite (test_nikto_parser_malformed.py) covering Nikto parser fallback paths for malformed, empty, and partial output.
  • Covers malformed numeric/port fields, empty JSON/text output, partial vulnerability records, invalid JSON fallback to text parsing, and embedded JSON block extraction.
  • Verifies the parser returns a stable findings/count/metadata/summary structure without raising unexpected exceptions.

Closes #1420

Test plan

  • python -m pytest testing/backend/unit/test_nikto_parser_malformed.py -v
  • All 19 new tests pass
  • No changes to plugins/nikto/parser.py production code

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test(nikto): add malformed-output tests for parser fallback paths
f34d526 
Lock down graceful Nikto parser behavior for empty, partial, and
malformed JSON/text output so fallback paths stay stable without raising.

Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>
@NaitikVerma6776 NaitikVerma6776 added level:beginner 20 pts difficulty label for small beginner-friendly PRs type:testing Testing work category bonus label gssoc:approved Admin validation: approved for GSSoC scoring priority:low Nice-to-have issue with low urgency area:plugins Scanner plugin metadata, schemas, or plugin runtime work and removed priority:low Nice-to-have issue with low urgency labels Jul 9, 2026
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[PLUGINS] Add malformed-output tests for Nikto parser fallback paths

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