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performing-web-application-scanning-with-nikto
Runs Nikto, an open-source web server and web application scanner, to test over 7,000 potentially dangerous files/programs, check for outdated versions across 1,250+ servers, and identify XSS, SQL injection, misconfigurations, default credentials, and vulnerable CGI scripts. Use when performing web application vulnerability scanning, security assessments, scheduled security testing, or validating web server security controls.
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# Performing Web Application Scanning with Nikto
## Overview
Nikto is an open-source web server and web application scanner that tests against over 7,000 potentially dangerous files/programs, checks for outdated versions of over 1,250 servers, and identifies version-specific problems on over 270 servers. It performs comprehensive tests including XSS, SQL injection, server misconfigurations, default credentials, and known vulnerable CGI scripts.
## When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve performing web application scanning with nikto
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
- When validating security controls through hands-on testing
## Prerequisites
- Nikto installed (Perl-based, included in Kali Linux)