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Nmap Vulnerability Scripts
Nmap Vulnerability Scripts Nmap’s vuln scripts check a target for known weaknesses. nmap --script vuln target . On Metasploitable 2 (your lab), it may report a known vsftpd backdoor, with a CVE number. On your own server, each “VULNERABLE” line is a fix to do. Run these scripts only on systems you o
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Nmap’s vuln scripts check a target for known weaknesses.
nmap --script vuln target.
Example
On Metasploitable 2 (your lab), it may report a known vsftpd backdoor, with a CVE number.
Why it matters for security
On your own server, each “VULNERABLE” line is a fix to do.
Run these scripts only on systems you own.
Learn more in the lesson: 20.3 Nmap Vulnerability Scripts