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What is WhatWeb?
WhatWeb is an open-source tool used for fingerprinting web technologies utilized by a website. It analyzes the HTTP headers, HTML content, and other aspects of a web page to identify the software and frameworks being used, such as CMS platforms, server types, JavaScript libraries, and more.
Common Use and Commands:
WhatWeb is commonly used by security professionals and web developers to gather information about a target website's technology stack. To utilize WhatWeb, follow these steps:
whatweb [OPTIONS] TARGET_URL
Common options include:
-v: Verbose mode, providing more detailed output.-a: Aggressive mode, increasing the intensity of detection.-i: Ignore IP addresses in URLs.-l: Limit requests to a specific URL or directory.
Example:
whatweb -v example.com
Output may include:
- Detected CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla).
- Server information (e.g., Apache, Nginx).
- JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
- Security headers and configurations.
More Information:
For additional details on WhatWeb and its usage, users can refer to the tool's documentation or visit the official website. Additionally, the source code for WhatWeb is available on GitHub: https://github.com/urbanadventurer/WhatWeb.