About Nikto
Lightweight open-source web server scanner checking for outdated software, dangerous files, and known misconfigurations.
Fast, low-noise first pass before a deeper Burp/ZAP scan.
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3.5
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Step-by-step installation
Clone the GitHub repo and run directly with Perl: `perl nikto.pl -h <target>`, or install via package manager (`apt install nikto`).
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