Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 149

Which of the following tools performs comprehensive tests against web servers, including dangerous files and CGIs?

Answer options

• A. Dsniff
• B. John the Ripper
• C. Snort
• D. Nikto

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Nikto is designed specifically for scanning web servers and can identify vulnerabilities, including dangerous files and CGI scripts. The other tools listed do not focus on web server assessments; for example, Dsniff is used for network attacks, John the Ripper is a password cracking tool, and Snort is primarily an intrusion detection system.