How to Update Nikto

Updating Nikto can be automatically updated, assuming you have Internet connectivity from the host Nikto is installed on. To update to the latest plugins and databases, simply run Nikto with the -update command. Note The -update option cannot be abbreviated. perl nikto.pl -update If updates are required, you will see a list of the files downloaded: perl nikto.pl -update + Retrieving 'nikto_core.plugin' + Retrieving 'CHANGES.txt' Updates may also be manually downloaded from the appropriate version's directory at http://cirt.net/nikto/UPDATES/. Plugin and database files from the server should replace those in the 'plugins' or 'databases' directories. http://cirt.net/nikto2-docs/usage.html#id2740995