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Nikto

Web Server Scanner

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Overview

Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6700 potentially dangerous files/programs, checks for outdated versions of over 1250 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers. It also checks for server configuration items such as the presence of multiple index files, HTTP server options, and will attempt to identify installed web servers and software.

✨ Key Features

  • Scans for over 6700 dangerous files/CGIs
  • Checks for outdated server software
  • Identifies server configuration issues
  • SSL certificate scanning
  • Proxy support

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Focus on web server security
  • Large database of known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
  • Fast and easy to use for quick scans

Unique Value: Provides a quick and easy way to scan web servers for a wide range of common security vulnerabilities.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Web server security auditing Identifying common web server vulnerabilities Initial reconnaissance for penetration tests

✅ Best For

  • Finding outdated web server software
  • Detecting misconfigured HTTP headers
  • Discovering sensitive files left on web servers

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Scanning for complex web application vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS
  • In-depth, authenticated web application testing

🏆 Alternatives

Nmap OpenVAS DirBuster

More focused on web server scanning than general-purpose network scanners like Nmap.

💻 Platforms

CLI

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Metasploit

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Nikto is completely free and open-source.

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