Nikto

Vulnerability Analysiskali · parrot

Web server scanner that checks for outdated software, dangerous files, and misconfigurations.

Install

sudo apt install nikto

nikto -h https://target.com
nikto -h target.com -p 80,443 -ssl

Use only on systems you are authorized to test. Follow program scope.

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