312-50V11 Question #573: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Nikto. Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6700 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, checks for outdated versions of over 1250 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers.

Hacking Web Servers

Question

Which of the following tools performs comprehensive tests against web servers, including dangerous files and CGIs?

Options

ANikto
BSnort
CJohn the Ripper
DDsniff

Explanation

Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6700 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, checks for outdated versions of over 1250 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers. It also checks for server configuration items such as the presence of multiple index files, HTTP server options, and will attempt to identify installed web servers and software. Scan items and plugins are frequently updated and can be automatically updated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikto_Web_Scanner

Topics

#Nikto#web server scanning#CGI scanning#vulnerability scanning

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