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Nikto

Scans web servers for potential security vulnerabilities, checks for outdated server versions, and identifies version-specific problems.

Made by Chris Sullo and David Lodge

  • Vulnerability Scanner

  • web-application-scanner

  • security-utilities

What is Nikto?

Nikto is an open-source web server scanner that performs thorough examinations against web servers to identify potential security vulnerabilities and issues. It checks for over 6,400 potentially dangerous files and CGIs, scans for outdated versions of more than 1,000 servers, and identifies version-specific problems on over 270 servers. Designed to test web servers efficiently, Nikto's comprehensive scanning capabilities enable users to quickly assess the security posture of their web-based systems

Highlights

  • Scans for over 6,400 potentially dangerous files and CGIs
  • Checks for outdated versions of more than 1,000 servers
  • Identifies version-specific problems on over 270 servers
  • Designed for quick and efficient web server testing

Platforms

  • Web
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows

Languages

  • English