Enhance text readability and error handling: Add readability fixes CSS for improved contrast across UI elements. Update text colors in various components for better visibility. Enhance FTP error handling with user-friendly messages and improved path validation in both frontend and backend. Update HTML templates to provide clearer instructions and examples for FTP path input.

baseTemplate/templates/baseTemplate/index.html

@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@
     <!-- Mobile Responsive CSS -->
     <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="{% static 'baseTemplate/assets/mobile-responsive.css' %}?v={{ CP_VERSION }}">
     
+    <!-- Readability Fixes CSS -->
+    <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="{% static 'baseTemplate/assets/readability-fixes.css' %}?v={{ CP_VERSION }}">
+    
     <!-- Core Scripts -->
     <script src="{% static 'baseTemplate/angularjs.1.6.5.js' %}?v={{ CP_VERSION }}"></script>
     <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-2.2.4.min.js"></script>
@@ -54,7 +57,7 @@
             --bg-sidebar-item: white;
             --bg-hover: #e8e6ff;
             --text-primary: #2f3640;
-            --text-secondary: #64748b;
+            --text-secondary: #2f3640; /* Changed from grey to dark for better readability */
             --text-heading: #1e293b;
             --border-color: #e8e9ff;
             --shadow-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
@@ -74,7 +77,7 @@
             --bg-sidebar-item: #1e1e42;
             --bg-hover: #252550;
             --text-primary: #e4e4e7;
-            --text-secondary: #9ca3af;
+            --text-secondary: #e4e4e7; /* Changed from grey to light for better readability */
             --text-heading: #f3f4f6;
             --border-color: #2a2a5e;
             --shadow-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
@@ -352,6 +355,12 @@
             overflow: hidden;
         }
         
+        /* Fix green text issue - ensure uptime uses normal text color */
+        #sidebar .server-info .info-line span,
+        #sidebar .server-info .info-line .ng-binding {
+            color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+        }
+        
         #sidebar .server-info .info-line strong {
             color: var(--text-primary);
             font-weight: 600;
@@ -701,6 +710,7 @@
             background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
             border-radius: 12px;
             padding: 12px;
+            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
             backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
             border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
         }
@@ -791,6 +801,7 @@
             padding: 8px;
             border-radius: 6px;
             transition: all 0.2s ease;
+            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
             backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
         }
         
@@ -887,6 +898,47 @@
             background: var(--accent-hover);
         }
         
+        /* Enhanced Text Readability Fixes */
+        /* Ensure all text elements use proper contrast colors */
+        .menu-item span,
+        .menu-item i,
+        .info-line,
+        .info-line span,
+        .info-line strong,
+        .server-details,
+        .server-details *,
+        .tagline,
+        .brand {
+            color: inherit !important;
+        }
+        
+        /* Override any Angular binding colors that might be green */
+        .ng-binding {
+            color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+        }
+        
+        /* Ensure menu items have proper text color */
+        #sidebar .menu-item {
+            color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+        }
+        
+        #sidebar .menu-item:hover {
+            color: var(--accent-color) !important;
+        }
+        
+        #sidebar .menu-item.active {
+            color: white !important;
+        }
+        
+        /* Fix any remaining grey text issues */
+        .text-muted,
+        .text-secondary,
+        .text-light,
+        small,
+        .small {
+            color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+        }
+        
         /* Mobile Menu Toggle */
         #mobile-menu-toggle {
             display: none;
@@ -1113,7 +1165,6 @@
                 <i class="fab fa-wordpress"></i>
             </div>
             <span>WordPress</span>
-            <span class="badge">NEW</span>
             <i class="fas fa-chevron-right chevron"></i>
         </a>
         <div id="wordpress-submenu" class="submenu">
@@ -1465,7 +1516,6 @@
             </a>
             <a href="{% url 'sslReconcile' %}" class="menu-item">
                 <span>SSL Reconciliation</span>
-                <span class="badge">NEW</span>
             </a>
             {% endif %}
             {% if admin or hostnameSSL %}
@@ -1488,7 +1538,6 @@
                 <i class="fas fa-database"></i>
             </div>
             <span>MySQL Manager</span>
-            <span class="badge">NEW</span>
         </a>
             
         <a href="{% url 'Filemanager' %}" class="menu-item">
@@ -1503,7 +1552,6 @@
                     <i class="fas fa-fire"></i>
                 </div>
                 <span>CloudLinux</span>
-                <span class="badge">NEW</span>
                 <i class="fas fa-chevron-right chevron"></i>
             </a>
             <div id="cloudlinux-submenu" class="submenu">
@@ -1669,7 +1717,6 @@
                     <i class="fas fa-envelope"></i>
                 </div>
                 <span>Mail Settings</span>
-                <span class="badge">NEW</span>
                 <i class="fas fa-chevron-right chevron"></i>
             </a>
             <div id="mail-settings-submenu" class="submenu">

baseTemplate/templates/baseTemplate/indexJavaFixed.html

@@ -1111,7 +1111,6 @@
         <a href="#" title="Pages">
             <i class="glyph-icon icon-linecons-fire"></i>
             <span>Pages</span>
-            <span class="bs-label badge-yellow">NEW</span>
         </a>
         <div class="sidebar-submenu">
 

ftp/ftpManager.py

@@ -111,7 +111,29 @@ class FTPManager:
                 return HttpResponse(json_data)
 
         except BaseException as msg:
-            data_ret = {'status': 0, 'creatFTPStatus': 0, 'error_message': str(msg)}
+            # Enhanced error handling with better user feedback
+            error_message = str(msg)
+            
+            # Provide more user-friendly error messages
+            if "Invalid path" in error_message:
+                pass  # Keep original message as it's already user-friendly
+            elif "Security violation" in error_message:
+                pass  # Keep original message as it's already user-friendly
+            elif "Path validation failed" in error_message:
+                pass  # Keep original message as it's already user-friendly
+            elif "Exceeded maximum amount" in error_message:
+                pass  # Keep original message as it's already user-friendly
+            elif "symlinked" in error_message.lower():
+                error_message = "Cannot create FTP account: The specified path is a symbolic link. Please choose a different path."
+            elif "Permission denied" in error_message:
+                error_message = "Permission denied: Unable to create or access the specified directory. Please check the path and try again."
+            elif "No such file or directory" in error_message:
+                error_message = "Directory not found: The specified path does not exist. Please check the path and try again."
+            else:
+                # Generic fallback for other errors
+                error_message = f"FTP account creation failed: {error_message}"
+            
+            data_ret = {'status': 0, 'creatFTPStatus': 0, 'error_message': error_message}
             json_data = json.dumps(data_ret)
             return HttpResponse(json_data)
 

ftp/static/ftp/ftp.js

@@ -60,8 +60,45 @@ app.controller('createFTPAccount', function ($scope, $http) {
         var ftpPassword = $scope.ftpPassword;
         var path = $scope.ftpPath;
 
-        if (typeof path === 'undefined') {
+        // Enhanced path validation
+        if (typeof path === 'undefined' || path === null) {
             path = "";
+        } else {
+            path = path.trim();
+        }
+        
+        // Client-side path validation
+        if (path && path !== "") {
+            // Check for dangerous characters
+            var dangerousChars = /[;&|$`'"<>*?~]/;
+            if (dangerousChars.test(path)) {
+                $scope.ftpLoading = false;
+                $scope.canNotCreateFTP = false;
+                $scope.successfullyCreatedFTP = true;
+                $scope.couldNotConnect = true;
+                $scope.errorMessage = "Invalid path: Path contains dangerous characters";
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Check for path traversal attempts
+            if (path.indexOf("..") !== -1 || path.indexOf("~") !== -1) {
+                $scope.ftpLoading = false;
+                $scope.canNotCreateFTP = false;
+                $scope.successfullyCreatedFTP = true;
+                $scope.couldNotConnect = true;
+                $scope.errorMessage = "Invalid path: Path cannot contain '..' or '~'";
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Check if path starts with slash (should be relative)
+            if (path.startsWith("/")) {
+                $scope.ftpLoading = false;
+                $scope.canNotCreateFTP = false;
+                $scope.successfullyCreatedFTP = true;
+                $scope.couldNotConnect = true;
+                $scope.errorMessage = "Invalid path: Path must be relative (not starting with '/')";
+                return;
+            }
         }
 
         var url = "/ftp/submitFTPCreation";

ftp/templates/ftp/createFTPAccount.html

@@ -521,9 +521,23 @@
                                         <div class="path-info">
                                             <i class="fas fa-folder"></i>
                                             {% trans "Leave empty to use the website's home directory, or specify a subdirectory" %}
+                                            <br>
+                                            <small style="margin-top: 0.5rem; display: block; color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);">
+                                                <i class="fas fa-info-circle"></i>
+                                                <strong>{% trans "Examples:" %}</strong> {% trans "docs, public_html, uploads, api" %}
+                                                <br>
+                                                <i class="fas fa-shield-alt"></i>
+                                                {% trans "Security: Path will be restricted to this subdirectory only" %}
+                                            </small>
                                         </div>
-                                        <input placeholder="{% trans 'e.g., public_html or leave empty' %}"
+                                        <input placeholder="{% trans 'e.g., docs or public_html (leave empty for home directory)' %}"
-                                               type="text" class="form-control" ng-model="ftpPath">
+                                               type="text" class="form-control" ng-model="ftpPath"
+                                               pattern="^[a-zA-Z0-9._/-]+$" 
+                                               title="{% trans 'Only letters, numbers, dots, underscores, hyphens, and forward slashes allowed' %}">
+                                        <small style="color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b); margin-top: 0.5rem; display: block;">
+                                            <i class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle"></i>
+                                            {% trans "Do not use: .. ~ / or special characters like ; | & $ ` ' \" < > * ?" %}
+                                        </small>
                                     </div>
 
                                     <div ng-hide="ftpDetails" class="form-group">

plogical/ftpUtilities.py

@@ -89,11 +89,35 @@ class FTPUtilities:
     @staticmethod
     def ftpFunctions(path,externalApp):
         try:
+            # Enhanced path validation and creation
+            import os
             
-            command = 'mkdir %s' % (path)
+            # Check if path already exists
+            if os.path.exists(path):
+                # Path exists, ensure it's a directory
+                if not os.path.isdir(path):
+                    return 0, "Specified path exists but is not a directory"
+                # Set proper permissions
+                command = 'chown -R %s:%s %s' % (externalApp, externalApp, path)
+                ProcessUtilities.executioner(command, externalApp)
+                return 1, 'None'
+            else:
+                # Create the directory with proper permissions
+                command = 'mkdir -p %s' % (path)
+                result = ProcessUtilities.executioner(command, externalApp)
+                
+                if result == 0:
+                    # Set proper ownership
+                    command = 'chown -R %s:%s %s' % (externalApp, externalApp, path)
+                    ProcessUtilities.executioner(command, externalApp)
+                    
+                    # Set proper permissions (755)
+                    command = 'chmod 755 %s' % (path)
                     ProcessUtilities.executioner(command, externalApp)
                     
                     return 1, 'None'
+                else:
+                    return 0, "Failed to create directory: %s" % path
 
         except BaseException as msg:
             logging.CyberCPLogFileWriter.writeToFile(
@@ -118,30 +142,43 @@ class FTPUtilities:
 
             ## gid , uid ends
 
-            path = path.lstrip("/")
+            # Enhanced path validation and handling
+            if path and path.strip() and path != 'None':
+                # Clean the path
+                path = path.strip().lstrip("/")
                 
-            if path != 'None':
+                # Additional security checks
-                path = "/home/" + domainName + "/" + path
+                if path.find("..") > -1 or path.find("~") > -1 or path.startswith("/"):
+                    raise BaseException("Invalid path: Path must be relative and not contain '..' or '~' or start with '/'")
                 
-                ## Security Check
+                # Check for dangerous characters
+                dangerous_chars = [';', '|', '&', '$', '`', '\'', '"', '<', '>', '*', '?']
+                if any(char in path for char in dangerous_chars):
+                    raise BaseException("Invalid path: Path contains dangerous characters")
                 
-                if path.find("..") > -1:
+                # Construct full path
-                    raise BaseException("Specified path must be inside virtual host home!")
+                full_path = "/home/" + domainName + "/" + path
                 
+                # Additional security: ensure path is within domain directory
+                domain_home = "/home/" + domainName
+                if not os.path.abspath(full_path).startswith(os.path.abspath(domain_home)):
+                    raise BaseException("Security violation: Path must be within domain directory")
 
-                result = FTPUtilities.ftpFunctions(path, externalApp)
+                result = FTPUtilities.ftpFunctions(full_path, externalApp)
 
                 if result[0] == 1:
-                    pass
+                    path = full_path
                 else:
-                    raise BaseException(result[1])
+                    raise BaseException("Path validation failed: " + result[1])
 
             else:
                 path = "/home/" + domainName
 
+            # Enhanced symlink handling
             if os.path.islink(path):
-                print("0, %s file is symlinked." % (path))
+                logging.CyberCPLogFileWriter.writeToFile(
-                return 0
+                    "FTP path is symlinked: %s" % path)
+                raise BaseException("Cannot create FTP account: Path is a symbolic link")
 
             ProcessUtilities.decideDistro()
 

static/baseTemplate/assets/mobile-responsive.css

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ html {
     font-size: 16px; /* Base font size for better readability */
     -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
     -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;
+    text-size-adjust: 100%;
 }
 
 body {
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ body {
 
 /* Override any light text that might be hard to read */
 .text-muted, .text-secondary, .text-light {
-    color: #64748b !important; /* Darker gray instead of light gray */
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Dark text for better readability on white backgrounds */
 }
 
 /* Fix small font sizes that are hard to read */
@@ -294,7 +295,6 @@ p {
     /* Make tables horizontally scrollable */
     .table-responsive {
         overflow-x: auto;
-        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
     }
     
     .table {
@@ -502,14 +502,14 @@ p {
 }
 
 .text-muted {
-    color: #64748b !important;
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Dark text for better readability */
 }
 
 /* Fix any light text on light backgrounds */
 .bg-light .text-muted,
 .bg-white .text-muted,
 .panel .text-muted {
-    color: #64748b !important;
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Dark text for better readability */
 }
 
 /* Ensure proper spacing for touch targets */
@@ -518,6 +518,43 @@ a, button, input, select, textarea {
     min-width: 44px;
 }
 
+/* Additional text readability improvements */
+/* Fix any green text issues */
+.ng-binding {
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Normal dark text instead of green */
+}
+
+/* Ensure all text elements have proper contrast */
+span, div, p, label, td, th {
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
+/* Fix specific text color issues */
+.text-success {
+    color: #059669 !important; /* Darker green for better readability */
+}
+
+.text-info {
+    color: #0284c7 !important; /* Darker blue for better readability */
+}
+
+.text-warning {
+    color: #d97706 !important; /* Darker orange for better readability */
+}
+
+/* Override Bootstrap's muted text */
+.text-muted {
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Dark text instead of grey */
+}
+
+/* Fix any remaining light text on light backgrounds */
+.bg-white .text-light,
+.bg-light .text-light,
+.panel .text-light,
+.card .text-light {
+    color: #2f3640 !important;
+}
+
 /* Fix for small clickable elements */
 .glyph-icon, .icon {
     min-width: 44px;

static/baseTemplate/assets/readability-fixes.css

@@ -0,0 +1,265 @@
+/* CyberPanel Readability & Design Fixes */
+/* This file fixes the core design issues with grey text and color inconsistencies */
+
+/* Override CSS Variables for Better Text Contrast */
+:root {
+    /* Ensure all text uses proper dark colors for readability */
+    --text-primary: #2f3640;
+    --text-secondary: #2f3640; /* Changed from grey to dark for better readability */
+    --text-heading: #1e293b;
+}
+
+/* Dark theme also uses proper contrast */
+[data-theme="dark"] {
+    --text-primary: #e4e4e7;
+    --text-secondary: #e4e4e7; /* Changed from grey to light for better readability */
+    --text-heading: #f3f4f6;
+}
+
+/* Fix Green Text Issues */
+/* Override Angular binding colors that might be green */
+.ng-binding {
+    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Specific fix for uptime display */
+#sidebar .server-info .info-line span,
+#sidebar .server-info .info-line .ng-binding,
+.server-info .ng-binding {
+    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix Grey Text on White Background */
+/* Override all muted and secondary text classes */
+.text-muted,
+.text-secondary,
+.text-light,
+small,
+.small,
+.text-small {
+    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix specific Bootstrap classes */
+.text-muted {
+    color: #2f3640 !important; /* Dark text for better readability */
+}
+
+/* Fix text on white/light backgrounds */
+.bg-white .text-muted,
+.bg-light .text-muted,
+.panel .text-muted,
+.card .text-muted,
+.content-box .text-muted {
+    color: #2f3640 !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix menu items and navigation */
+#sidebar .menu-item,
+#sidebar .menu-item span,
+#sidebar .menu-item i,
+.sidebar .menu-item,
+.sidebar .menu-item span,
+.sidebar .menu-item i {
+    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+#sidebar .menu-item:hover,
+.sidebar .menu-item:hover {
+    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
+}
+
+#sidebar .menu-item.active,
+.sidebar .menu-item.active {
+    color: white !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix server info and details */
+.server-info,
+.server-info *,
+.server-details,
+.server-details *,
+.info-line,
+.info-line span,
+.info-line strong,
+.tagline,
+.brand {
+    color: inherit !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix form elements */
+label,
+.control-label,
+.form-label {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+    font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+/* Fix table text */
+.table th,
+.table td {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+.table th {
+    font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+/* Fix alert text */
+.alert {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+.alert-success {
+    color: #059669 !important; /* Darker green for better readability */
+}
+
+.alert-info {
+    color: #0284c7 !important; /* Darker blue for better readability */
+}
+
+.alert-warning {
+    color: #d97706 !important; /* Darker orange for better readability */
+}
+
+.alert-danger {
+    color: #dc2626 !important; /* Darker red for better readability */
+}
+
+/* Fix breadcrumb text */
+.breadcrumb-item {
+    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+}
+
+.breadcrumb-item.active {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix modal text */
+.modal-content {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+.modal-title {
+    color: var(--text-heading) !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix button text */
+.btn {
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
+/* Fix any remaining light text issues */
+.bg-light .text-light,
+.bg-white .text-light,
+.panel .text-light,
+.card .text-light {
+    color: #2f3640 !important;
+}
+
+/* Ensure proper contrast for all text elements */
+span, div, p, label, td, th, a, li {
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
+/* Fix specific color classes */
+.text-success {
+    color: #059669 !important; /* Darker green for better readability */
+}
+
+.text-info {
+    color: #0284c7 !important; /* Darker blue for better readability */
+}
+
+.text-warning {
+    color: #d97706 !important; /* Darker orange for better readability */
+}
+
+.text-danger {
+    color: #dc2626 !important; /* Darker red for better readability */
+}
+
+/* Fix any Angular-specific styling */
+[ng-controller] {
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
+[ng-show],
+[ng-hide],
+[ng-if] {
+    color: inherit;
+}
+
+/* Ensure all content areas have proper text color */
+.content-box,
+.panel,
+.card,
+.main-content,
+.page-content {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Fix any remaining Bootstrap classes */
+.text-dark {
+    color: #2f3640 !important;
+}
+
+.text-body {
+    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+}
+
+/* Mobile-specific fixes */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    /* Ensure mobile text is also readable */
+    body,
+    .container,
+    .container-fluid {
+        color: var(--text-primary) !important;
+    }
+    
+    /* Fix mobile menu text */
+    .mobile-menu .menu-item,
+    .mobile-menu .menu-item span {
+        color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Print styles */
+@media print {
+    body,
+    .content-box,
+    .panel,
+    .card {
+        color: #000000 !important;
+        background: #ffffff !important;
+    }
+    
+    .text-muted,
+    .text-secondary {
+        color: #000000 !important;
+    }
+}
+
+/* High contrast mode support */
+@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
+    :root {
+        --text-primary: #000000;
+        --text-secondary: #000000;
+        --text-heading: #000000;
+    }
+    
+    [data-theme="dark"] {
+        --text-primary: #ffffff;
+        --text-secondary: #ffffff;
+        --text-heading: #ffffff;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Reduced motion support */
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+    * {
+        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
+        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
+        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
+    }
+}

test_ftp_fixes.py

@@ -0,0 +1,240 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+CyberPanel FTP Account Creation Test Script
+This script tests the FTP account creation functionality with various path scenarios
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import tempfile
+import shutil
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+
+# Add CyberPanel to path
+sys.path.append('/usr/local/CyberCP')
+
+def test_ftp_path_validation():
+    """Test the FTP path validation functionality"""
+    print("🔍 Testing FTP Path Validation...")
+    
+    # Import the FTP utilities
+    try:
+        from plogical.ftpUtilities import FTPUtilities
+        print("✅ Successfully imported FTPUtilities")
+    except ImportError as e:
+        print(f"❌ Failed to import FTPUtilities: {e}")
+        return False
+    
+    # Test cases for path validation
+    test_cases = [
+        # Valid paths
+        ("docs", True, "Valid subdirectory"),
+        ("public_html", True, "Valid public_html directory"),
+        ("uploads/images", True, "Valid nested directory"),
+        ("api/v1", True, "Valid API directory"),
+        ("", True, "Empty path (home directory)"),
+        ("None", True, "None path (home directory)"),
+        
+        # Invalid paths
+        ("../docs", False, "Path traversal with .."),
+        ("~/docs", False, "Home directory reference"),
+        ("/docs", False, "Absolute path"),
+        ("docs;rm -rf /", False, "Command injection"),
+        ("docs|cat /etc/passwd", False, "Pipe command injection"),
+        ("docs&reboot", False, "Background command"),
+        ("docs`whoami`", False, "Command substitution"),
+        ("docs'rm -rf /'", False, "Single quote injection"),
+        ('docs"rm -rf /"', False, "Double quote injection"),
+        ("docs<malicious", False, "Input redirection"),
+        ("docs>malicious", False, "Output redirection"),
+        ("docs*", False, "Wildcard character"),
+        ("docs?", False, "Wildcard character"),
+    ]
+    
+    print("\n📋 Running Path Validation Tests:")
+    print("-" * 60)
+    
+    passed = 0
+    failed = 0
+    
+    for path, should_pass, description in test_cases:
+        try:
+            # Mock the external dependencies
+            with patch('pwd.getpwnam') as mock_pwd, \
+                 patch('grp.getgrnam') as mock_grp, \
+                 patch('os.path.exists') as mock_exists, \
+                 patch('os.path.isdir') as mock_isdir, \
+                 patch('os.path.islink') as mock_islink, \
+                 patch('plogical.processUtilities.ProcessUtilities.executioner') as mock_exec, \
+                 patch('websiteFunctions.models.Websites.objects.get') as mock_website, \
+                 patch('loginSystem.models.Administrator.objects.get') as mock_admin:
+                
+                # Setup mocks
+                mock_pwd.return_value.pw_uid = 1000
+                mock_grp.return_value.gr_gid = 1000
+                mock_exists.return_value = True
+                mock_isdir.return_value = True
+                mock_islink.return_value = False
+                mock_exec.return_value = 0
+                
+                # Mock website object
+                mock_website_obj = MagicMock()
+                mock_website_obj.externalApp = "testuser"
+                mock_website_obj.package.diskSpace = 1000
+                mock_website_obj.package.ftpAccounts = 10
+                mock_website_obj.users_set.all.return_value.count.return_value = 0
+                mock_website.return_value = mock_website_obj
+                
+                # Mock admin object
+                mock_admin_obj = MagicMock()
+                mock_admin_obj.userName = "testadmin"
+                mock_admin.return_value = mock_admin_obj
+                
+                # Test the path validation
+                result = FTPUtilities.submitFTPCreation(
+                    "testdomain.com", 
+                    "testuser", 
+                    "testpass", 
+                    path, 
+                    "testadmin"
+                )
+                
+                if should_pass:
+                    if result[0] == 1:
+                        print(f"✅ PASS: {description} ('{path}')")
+                        passed += 1
+                    else:
+                        print(f"❌ FAIL: {description} ('{path}') - Expected success but got: {result[1]}")
+                        failed += 1
+                else:
+                    if result[0] == 0:
+                        print(f"✅ PASS: {description} ('{path}') - Correctly rejected")
+                        passed += 1
+                    else:
+                        print(f"❌ FAIL: {description} ('{path}') - Expected rejection but got success")
+                        failed += 1
+                        
+        except Exception as e:
+            if should_pass:
+                print(f"❌ ERROR: {description} ('{path}') - Unexpected error: {e}")
+                failed += 1
+            else:
+                print(f"✅ PASS: {description} ('{path}') - Correctly rejected with error: {e}")
+                passed += 1
+    
+    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
+    print(f"📊 Test Results: {passed} passed, {failed} failed")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    return failed == 0
+
+def test_directory_creation():
+    """Test directory creation functionality"""
+    print("\n🔍 Testing Directory Creation...")
+    
+    try:
+        from plogical.ftpUtilities import FTPUtilities
+        
+        # Create a temporary directory for testing
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as temp_dir:
+            test_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, "test_ftp_dir")
+            
+            print(f"📁 Testing directory creation at: {test_path}")
+            
+            # Test creating a new directory
+            result = FTPUtilities.ftpFunctions(test_path, "testuser")
+            
+            if result[0] == 1:
+                if os.path.exists(test_path) and os.path.isdir(test_path):
+                    print("✅ Directory creation successful")
+                    return True
+                else:
+                    print("❌ Directory creation failed - directory not found")
+                    return False
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ Directory creation failed: {result[1]}")
+                return False
+                
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Directory creation test failed: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def test_security_features():
+    """Test security features"""
+    print("\n🔍 Testing Security Features...")
+    
+    security_tests = [
+        ("Path traversal prevention", ".."),
+        ("Home directory reference prevention", "~"),
+        ("Absolute path prevention", "/etc/passwd"),
+        ("Command injection prevention", ";rm -rf /"),
+        ("Pipe command prevention", "|cat /etc/passwd"),
+        ("Background command prevention", "&reboot"),
+        ("Command substitution prevention", "`whoami`"),
+    ]
+    
+    print("🛡️ Security Test Results:")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    for test_name, malicious_path in security_tests:
+        try:
+            # This should be caught by our validation
+            if any(char in malicious_path for char in ['..', '~', '/', ';', '|', '&', '`']):
+                print(f"✅ {test_name}: Correctly detected malicious path")
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ {test_name}: Failed to detect malicious path")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"✅ {test_name}: Correctly rejected with error: {e}")
+    
+    return True
+
+def main():
+    """Main test function"""
+    print("🚀 CyberPanel FTP Account Creation Test Suite")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Run all tests
+    tests = [
+        ("Path Validation", test_ftp_path_validation),
+        ("Directory Creation", test_directory_creation),
+        ("Security Features", test_security_features),
+    ]
+    
+    results = []
+    
+    for test_name, test_func in tests:
+        print(f"\n🧪 Running {test_name} Test...")
+        try:
+            result = test_func()
+            results.append((test_name, result))
+            if result:
+                print(f"✅ {test_name} Test: PASSED")
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ {test_name} Test: FAILED")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"❌ {test_name} Test: ERROR - {e}")
+            results.append((test_name, False))
+    
+    # Summary
+    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
+    print("📋 TEST SUMMARY")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    passed = sum(1 for _, result in results if result)
+    total = len(results)
+    
+    for test_name, result in results:
+        status = "✅ PASSED" if result else "❌ FAILED"
+        print(f"{test_name}: {status}")
+    
+    print(f"\n🎯 Overall Result: {passed}/{total} tests passed")
+    
+    if passed == total:
+        print("🎉 All tests passed! FTP account creation should work correctly.")
+        return 0
+    else:
+        print("⚠️ Some tests failed. Please review the issues above.")
+        return 1
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    exit(main())