What is Nuclei?
Nuclei is an open-source vulnerability scanner used to identify security issues in web applications and infrastructure. It uses YAML-based templates to define and execute various types of scans, such as detecting misconfigurations, exposed services, and known vulnerabilities. Nuclei is highly customizable and can be integrated into automated security workflows.
Common Use and Commands:
Nuclei is commonly used by security professionals, penetration testers, and developers to automate the detection of security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Here are some common commands used in Nuclei:
- Basic Scan:
nuclei -u <target> - Scan with a Specific Template:
nuclei -u <target> -t <template-path> - Scan Multiple URLs from a File:
nuclei -l <urls-file> - Enable Rate-Limiting:
nuclei -u <target> -rl <rate-limit> - Specify Output Format:
nuclei -u <target> -o <output-file> -json - Use a Custom Configuration File:
nuclei -u <target> -config <config-file>
Nuclei supports a wide range of options and flags for customizing scans, including setting rate limits, specifying output formats, and using custom configuration files. Users can also create their own templates to address specific scanning needs.
Templates
It uses YAML-based templates to define and execute various types of scans
Examples of templates:
Powerful tool for automating the search for new vulnerabilities across multiple websites
More Information
For more information on Nuclei, including the latest updates and documentation, please visit the project's official website (opens in a new tab).