GPEN · Question #94
Which of following tasks can be performed when Nikto Web scanner is using a mutation technique? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
The correct answer is A. Guessing for password file names. C. Testing all files with all root directories. D. Enumerating user names via Apache. Nikto's mutation technique extends basic scanning by guessing file names, testing files across all root directories, and enumerating usernames through Apache.
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Which of following tasks can be performed when Nikto Web scanner is using a mutation technique? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- AGuessing for password file names.
- BSending mutation payload for Trojan attack.
- CTesting all files with all root directories.
- DEnumerating user names via Apache.
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A74% (17)
- B26% (6)
Why each option
Nikto's mutation technique extends basic scanning by guessing file names, testing files across all root directories, and enumerating usernames through Apache.
Guessing for password file names is a documented Nikto mutation behavior that attempts to locate sensitive credential files by trying common naming patterns.
Sending mutation payloads for Trojan attacks is not a function of Nikto; Nikto is a web vulnerability scanner and does not deliver Trojan payloads.
Testing all files with all root directories is a core mutation technique that combines discovered files with every known root path to maximize coverage.
Enumerating user names via Apache leverages Apache-specific behaviors (such as mod_userdir) to identify valid system accounts, which is a recognized Nikto mutation capability.
Concept tested: Nikto web scanner mutation technique capabilities
Source: https://github.com/sullo/nikto/wiki
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