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Project Summary

Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 3500 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, versions on over 900 servers, and version specific problems on over 250 servers. Scan items and plugins are frequently updated and can be automatically updated (if desired).

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hacking injection lfi penetrationtest penetrationtesting pentest pentester pentesting rfi scanner security server sql-injection sqlinjection vulnerabilityscanner webapp webapplication webapplicationsecurity webservicessecurity xss

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Perl
97%
4 Other
3%

30 Day Summary

Mar 31 2025 — Apr 30 2025

12 Month Summary

Apr 30 2024 — Apr 30 2025
  • 46 Commits
    Down -25 (35%) from previous 12 months
  • 6 Contributors
    Down -3 (33%) from previous 12 months

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