Nikto

Nikto is an open-source web server scanner that performs comprehensive tests to detect potentially dangerous files, outdated server software, and configuration issues. It’s widely used by penetration testers and security professionals for auditing web applications and infrastructure. Nikto supports multiple output formats and can integrate with other tools for automated scanning workflows.

Features

Scans for over 6700 known vulnerabilities
Detects outdated servers and misconfigurations
Supports SSL, proxies, and custom headers
Output in plain text, HTML, and XML
Easily extensible with plugins
Works with UNIX and Windows platforms

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Perl

Related Categories

Perl Vulnerability Scanners

Registered

2025-06-30

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