Vulnerability scanner

Updated on Nov 23, 2023

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A vulnerability scanner is a computer program designed to assess computers, computer systems, networks or applications for weaknesses. In plain words, these scanners are used to discover the weak points or poorly constructed parts.

They can be run either as part of vulnerability management by those tasked with protecting systems - or by black hat attackers looking to gain unauthorized access.

Types

Port scanner (e.g. Nmap)

Network vulnerability scanner (e.g. Nessus, SAINT, OpenVAS, INFRA Security Scanner, Nexpose)

Web application security scanner (e.g. Nikto, Acunetix, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, w3af)

Database security scanner

Host based vulnerability scanner (Lynis)

ERP security scanner

Single vulnerability tests

References

Vulnerability scanner Wikipedia

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