Nikto 1.36 released

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In: Application Scanner , Network Discovery , Nikto , Vulnerability Scanner

14 February 2007

Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 3300 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, versions on over 625 servers, and version specific problems on over 230 servers. Scan items and plugins are frequently updated and can be automatically updated (if desired).

Tracked by SD Tools Watch

Changes (new this version)

  • Added -404 option to specify a "404 string" on the command line
  • Added plugin to chek for PUT and DELETE
  • Additional checks for HTTP methods
  • Additional checks for headers
  • Other bugfixes, please see the CHANGES file for more details

Nikto has been added to our SD Security Tools Tracker Process

Post scriptum

Compliance Mandates

  • Application Scanner :

    PCI/DSS 6.3, SOX A12.4, GLBA 16 CFR 314.4(b) and (2), HIPAA 164.308(a)(1)(i), FISMA RA-5, SA-11, SI-2, ISO 27001/27002 12.6, 15.2.2

  • Network Discovery :

    PCI DSS 11.2, SOX A13.3, GLBA 16CFR Part 314.4(c), HIPAA 164.308(a)(8), FISMA RA-5

  • Vulnerability Scanner :

    PCI DSS 11.2, 6.6, SOX A13.3, GLBA 16CFR Part 314.4(c), HIPAA 164.308(a)(8), FISMA RA-5, SI-2, ISO 27001-27002 12.6, 15.2.2


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