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Latest version Nikto release on December 3, 2023
| Name | Nikto |
| Category Name | Security & VPN |
| Release Date | December 3, 2023 |
| LTS Version | 2.5.0 |
| License | 0 |
| Official Website | https://www.cirt.net/Nikto2 |
| Supported OS | Windows, Mac Os, LINUX |
Nikto is a powerful open-source web server scanner written in Perl, designed to detect security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. It performs comprehensive tests against web servers, identifying over 7,000 potentially dangerous files and programs, outdated server software, and version-specific issues. Nikto also checks for server configuration problems, such as multiple index files and HTTP server options. While it is not designed to be stealthy, its speed and thoroughness make it a valuable tool for security professionals conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Nikto supports SSL, full HTTP proxy, and various report formats, including plain text, XML, HTML, and CSV. Its plugin architecture allows for easy updates and customization, ensuring it stays current with emerging threats.
Software Requirements:- Perl 5 interpreter For SSL support: Net::SSLeay or Net::SSL modules Additional Perl modules: Getopt::Long, JSON::PP, MIME::Base64, MD5, Time::Local, Time::HiRes, POSIX, Socket, IO::Socket Hardware Requirements:- Minimal system resources required Less than 100 MB of storage space Compatible with standard hardware configurations No specialized hardware needed




