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Create nikto.md #248

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This pull request adds comprehensive documentation for using the Nikto vulnerability scanner. The new documentation includes an overview of Nikto, basic and advanced usage instructions, common command-line options, and guidance on interpreting results and reporting.

Key additions include:

  • Overview of Nikto:

    • Introduction to Nikto as an open-source, command-line vulnerability scanner for web servers and applications.
  • Basic Usage Instructions:

    • Examples of running Nikto against HTTP and HTTPS targets, specifying ports and IPs, and scanning multiple targets.
  • Common Command-Line Options:

    • Detailed descriptions of options such as -h, -p, -ssl, -Tuning, -Plugins, -timeout, -output, and -Format.
  • Running Nikto Against a Sample Target:

    • Step-by-step guide for performing basic scans, SSL scans, specific tuning, and controlled testing.
  • Interpreting Results and Reporting:

    • Explanation of Nikto’s output, prioritizing findings, and generating reports in different formats.
  • Advanced Usage and Limitations:

    • Instructions for using proxies, verbose/debug modes, plugin management, and complementary tools.

@santosomar santosomar merged commit 0853a46 into master Dec 10, 2024
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