Situatie
Nikto is a free and open-source tool designed to scan web servers for potential security vulnerabilities. It can identify over 6,700 vulnerabilities, including outdated software versions, security misconfigurations, and other common issues in web applications.
Key Features:
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Detects over 6,700 vulnerabilities
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Identifies misconfigurations and security holes in web servers
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Supports SSL, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols
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Offers options for brute-forcing directories and files
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Provides customizable scanning options
Solutie
Installation of Nikto
For Linux
1.Install via Package Manager:
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On Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nikto
- On Kali Linux, Nikto comes pre-installed, so you don’t need to install it separately.
2.Clone from GitHub (for the latest version):
git clone https://github.com/sullo/nikto.git
cd nikto
For macOS
1.Install using Homebrew:
brew install nikto
For Windows
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Download the latest version from the official Nikto website or GitHub.
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Extract the files and run Nikto from the command prompt.
Running Nikto
Once installed, Nikto can be run directly from the command line.
a) Basic Usage
To scan a web server, use the following command:
nikto -h http://<target-ip-or-domain>
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Replace <target-ip-or-domain> with the IP address or domain name of the target website.
nikto -h http://example.com
Nikto will begin scanning the target and output the results to the terminal, including detected vulnerabilities, issues, and possible threats.
Commonly Used Nikto Options
a) Scan HTTPS Websites
To scan HTTPS websites, simply specify the https protocol:
nikto -h https://example.com
b) Scan with Proxy
You can configure Nikto to use a proxy server (e.g., for anonymity or traffic analysis):
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