Nikto : A web scanner tool for security weakness.

 Nikto is an open-source web server scanner that performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple security vulnerabilities. It is designed to identify various issues, including outdated server software, potential misconfigurations, and known vulnerabilities in web servers and web applications.

Nikto is commonly used by security professionals, system administrators, and penetration testers to assess the security posture of web servers and identify potential weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. It works by sending a series of predefined requests to the target server and analyzing the responses to determine if there are any security vulnerabilities.

Some of the key features of Nikto include:

1. **Outdated Software Detection:** Nikto can identify outdated server software and known vulnerabilities associated with specific versions.

2. **Misconfiguration Checks:** It looks for common web server misconfigurations that might expose sensitive information or create security risks.

3. **SSL/TLS Issues:** Nikto checks for SSL/TLS-related vulnerabilities and configuration problems.

4. **Server Headers Analysis:** It examines server headers to identify information leakage and potential security risks.

5. **Multiple Scan Profiles:** Nikto provides various scan profiles to customize the level of testing and the types of vulnerabilities to check.

Keep in mind that Nikto is a tool that should be used responsibly and only on systems where you have explicit permission to perform security testing. Unauthorized scanning of systems can be illegal and may result in legal consequences. Always adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain proper authorization before conducting security assessments.

How to use nikto for webserver  scanning for Vulnerabailites?

It seems like there might be a typo in your question ("nikotata" instead of "nikto"). Assuming you're asking about using Nikto, here's a brief guide on how to use Nikto for web server scanning. Make sure to have Nikto installed on your system before proceeding.

### Basic Usage:

1. **Install Nikto:**

   - Nikto is often included in the repositories of many Linux distributions. You can install it using package managers like `apt`, `yum`, or `dnf`. For example:

     ```bash

     # For Debian/Ubuntu

     sudo apt-get install nikto

     # For Red Hat/CentOS

     sudo yum install nikto

     ```

2. **Run Nikto:**

   - Once installed, you can run Nikto from the command line. The basic syntax is:

     ```bash

     nikto -h <target>

     ```

     Replace `<target>` with the hostname or IP address of the web server you want to scan.

### Example Usage:

```bash

nikto -h example.com

```

This command will perform a default scan on the target server "example.com."

### Additional Options:

- **Output to File:**

  - Save the scan results to a file for later analysis.

    ```bash

    nikto -h example.com -o scan_output.txt

    ```

- **Specify Port:**

  - If the web server is running on a non-default port (e.g., 8080), you can specify it using the `-p` option.

    ```bash

    nikto -h example.com -p 8080

    ```

- **Use SSL:**

  - If the web server uses SSL/TLS, you can enable SSL scanning with the `-ssl` option.

    ```bash

    nikto -h example.com -ssl

    ```

- **Multiple Hosts:**

  - Scan multiple hosts by separating them with commas.

    ```bash

    nikto -h example1.com,example2.com

    ```

- **Scan from a File:**

  - Provide a file containing a list of hosts to scan.

    ```bash

    nikto -h -@host_list.txt

    ```

- **Help and More Options:**

  - For more options and detailed help, you can use the `-help` option.

    ```bash

    nikto -help

    ```

### Important Notes:

- Always ensure you have permission to scan the target. Unauthorized scanning is against the law and could lead to legal consequences.

- Adjust the scan options based on your specific needs and the target environment.

- Regularly update Nikto to ensure you have the latest vulnerability signatures.

Remember that while Nikto is a powerful tool for identifying common vulnerabilities, it may produce false positives or miss certain issues. It is often used in conjunction with other tools and manual testing for a more comprehensive security assessment.