Nikto is an open-source web server scanner that performs comprehensive tests to detect potentially dangerous files, outdated server software, and configuration issues.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- Detects outdated servers and misconfigurations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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