Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for Termux

Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for Termux

 

Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for Termux

Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for Termux

Vulnerability scanning is a critical aspect of cybersecurity, allowing you to identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best vulnerability scanning tools available in Termux, along with detailed installation guides, running commands, and practical usage examples.

1. Nmap

Nmap


Usage Overview

  • Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful open-source tool for network exploration and security auditing. It can discover hosts and services on a network and perform detailed vulnerability scans.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install nmap

How to Run

bash
nmap <target_ip>

Example Usage

To perform a basic scan on a specific IP address:

bash
nmap 192.168.1.1

2. OpenVAS

OpenVAS


Usage Overview

  • OpenVAS (Open Vulnerability Assessment System) is a full-featured vulnerability scanner that can detect security issues in various systems and applications.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install wget
wget -q -O - https://www.greenbone.net/download/vulnerability-management.html | bash

How to Run

bash
openvas-setup

Example Usage

To start a vulnerability scan using OpenVAS:

bash
openvas-start

3. Nikto

Nikto


Usage Overview

  • Nikto is a web server scanner that tests for dangerous files, outdated server software, and other security vulnerabilities.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install git
pkg install perl
git clone https://github.com/sullo/nikto
cd nikto/program

How to Run

bash
perl nikto.pl -h <target_ip>

Example Usage

To scan a web server for vulnerabilities:

bash
perl nikto.pl -h 192.168.1.1

4. WPScan

WPScan


Usage Overview

  • WPScan is a WordPress vulnerability scanner that identifies security issues in WordPress installations, such as outdated plugins and themes.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install ruby
gem install wpscan

How to Run

bash
wpscan --url <target_url>

Example Usage

To scan a WordPress site for vulnerabilities:

bash
wpscan --url https://example.com

5. SQLmap

SQLmap


Usage Overview

  • SQLmap is an automated tool that helps detect and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install python
pkg install git
git clone https://github.com/sqlmapproject/sqlmap
cd sqlmap

How to Run

bash
python sqlmap.py -u <target_url>

Example Usage

To scan a website for SQL injection vulnerabilities:

bash
python sqlmap.py -u "http://example.com/page?id=1"

6. Vega

Usage Overview

  • Vega is a web application security scanner and testing platform that helps identify vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install openjdk-17
pkg install git
git clone https://github.com/subgraph/Vega
cd Vega

How to Run

bash
java -jar vega.jar

Example Usage

To start a scan on a target web application:

bash
java -jar vega.jar

7. Arachni

Usage Overview

  • Arachni is a web application security scanner framework that helps identify vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and more.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install ruby
gem install arachni

How to Run

bash
arachni <target_url>

Example Usage

To scan a web application for vulnerabilities:

bash
arachni https://example.com

8. W3AF

Usage Overview

  • W3AF (Web Application Attack and Audit Framework) is a tool for auditing and exploiting web application vulnerabilities.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install python
pkg install git
git clone https://github.com/andresriancho/w3af
cd w3af

How to Run

bash
./w3af_console

Example Usage

To scan a web application for vulnerabilities:

bash
./w3af_console

9. Lynis

Usage Overview

  • Lynis is a security auditing tool for Unix-based systems that performs an extensive health check and provides recommendations for improving security.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install lynis

How to Run

bash
lynis audit system

Example Usage

To perform a full system audit:

bash
lynis audit system

10. Nexpose

Usage Overview

  • Nexpose is a vulnerability scanner that provides detailed insights into the security risks of your network and applications.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install docker
docker pull rapid7/nexpose

How to Run

bash
docker run -it rapid7/nexpose

Example Usage

To start scanning for vulnerabilities:

bash
docker run -it rapid7/nexpose

11. OWASP ZAP

Usage Overview

  • OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) is an open-source web application security scanner that helps find security vulnerabilities in web applications.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install openjdk-17
pkg install git
git clone https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy
cd zaproxy

How to Run

bash
java -jar zap.jar

Example Usage

To scan a web application using ZAP:

bash
java -jar zap.jar

12. NexPloit

Usage Overview

  • NexPloit is an AI-driven application security testing tool that automatically finds vulnerabilities in your apps and APIs.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install docker
docker pull nexlabs/nexploit

How to Run

bash
docker run -it nexlabs/nexploit

Example Usage

To perform vulnerability testing on your API:

bash
docker run -it nexlabs/nexploit scan <target_url>

13. Retina Network Security Scanner

Usage Overview

  • Retina is a powerful vulnerability scanner designed to identify security risks in your network infrastructure.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install wine
wget https://download.beyondtrust.com/RetinaNetworkSecurityScannerSetup.exe
wine RetinaNetworkSecurityScannerSetup.exe

How to Run

bash
wine RetinaNetworkSecurityScanner.exe

Example Usage

To start scanning a network:

bash
wine RetinaNetworkSecurityScanner.exe

14. Nikto

Usage Overview

  • Nikto is a web server scanner that tests for dangerous files, outdated server software, and other security vulnerabilities.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install perl
pkg install git
git clone https://github.com/sullo/nikto
cd nikto/program

How to Run

bash
perl nikto.pl -h <target_ip>

Example Usage

To scan a web server:

bash
perl nikto.pl -h 192.168.1.1

15. Nexpose Community Edition

Usage Overview

  • Nexpose Community Edition by Rapid7 is a comprehensive vulnerability scanner that covers a wide range of security risks.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install docker
docker pull rapid7/nexpose-community

How to Run

bash
docker run -it rapid7/nexpose-community

Example Usage

To scan for vulnerabilities:

bash
docker run -it rapid7/nexpose-community

16. Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)

Usage Overview

  • NSE is an extension of Nmap that allows you to write and use custom scripts for scanning and vulnerability assessment.

Installation Guide

bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install nmap

How to Run

bash
nmap --script <script_name> <target_ip>

Example Usage

To run a vulnerability scan using a specific script:

bash
nmap --script http-enum 192.168.1.1

Conclusion

Vulnerability scanning is a critical part of maintaining a secure environment. With these tools, you can assess and mitigate risks across your networks, applications, and systems directly from Termux. Make sure to regularly update these tools to ensure you're protected against the latest threats.


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