Nikto is a tool that helps you check if a website is safe or not. It can find small problems in a website, like old software or weak security. Many beginners use Nikto because it is very easy to use and shows results quickly. You can install and use nikto in termux to learn how website security works in a simple way.
Installation Commands
Update and upgrade all Termux packages:
pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
Install required packages:
pkg install git perl -y
Clone Nikto from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/sullo/nikto.git
Go to the Nikto directory:
cd nikto
Install required Perl modules (fix common errors):
pkg install perl
cpan install JSON
cpan install XML::Writer
Go to program folder:
cd program
Check if Nikto is working:
perl nikto.pl -H
Usage Commands
Scan a website for vulnerabilities:
perl nikto.pl -h example.com
Scan a website with full output:
perl nikto.pl -h example.com -Display V
Scan a specific port:
perl nikto.pl -h example.com -p 8080
Save scan results to a file:
perl nikto.pl -h example.com -o result.txt
Scan with SSL (HTTPS):
perl nikto.pl -h https://example.com
