This article is designed for those with a basic understanding of Linux, the ability to use the shell, and preferably host their site on a VPS. The installation process is quite straightforward, assuming you either possess root privileges or can execute commands as a non-root sudo user.

Preparations Before Installation

Before we begin the installation process, it’s crucial to ensure your Fedora 39 system is ready:

• Fedora 39 should be running on your server.
• A fresh OS install is recommended to avoid potential issues.
• Terminal access to execute commands. Fedora 39 provides the Terminal application for this purpose, available in your Applications menu.
• A network connection or internet access to download the Nikto packages.
• A non-root sudo user or root user access. However, we recommend acting as a non-root sudo user to avoid potential harm to your system.

Installation Process

Step 1: Updating Your System

Keeping your system updated is a best practice for security and performance. Launch your terminal and execute the following commands:

sudo dnf clean all
sudo dnf update

These commands refresh your system’s package index and update all installed packages to their latest versions.

Step 2: Installing Nikto on Fedora 39

Fedora’s package manager, DNF, facilitates software installation. To install Nikto, run:

sudo dnf install nikto

This command finds the Nikto package in the Fedora repository and installs it, along with any necessary dependencies.

Post-installation, verify that Nikto is correctly installed by checking the installed version:

nikto -Version

This command shows the current version of Nikto on your system, confirming successful installation.

Step 3: Basic Usage of Nikto

Nikto is user-friendly, offering straightforward commands for initiating scans. To perform a basic scan on a target web server, use:

nikto -h

For a comprehensive list of command options and usage, refer to:

nikto -Help

Step 4: Update Nikto’s Plugin and Database

It’s essential to keep Nikto’s plugin and database updated to check for the latest vulnerabilities. Regularly run:

nikto -update

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Nikto. Thanks for using this article to install the Nikto Web Scanner on your Fedora 39 system. For more information, we recommend checking the official Nikto website.

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Christian Wells