CMSeeK
Detect CMS and enumerate version/plugins.
KaliParrotmedium
pkg: cmseek
CMSeeK fingerprints 180+ CMSs and performs deep scans (version, users, plugins) for popular ones like WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
Syntax
cmseek -u {url}
Example
cmseek -u https://example.com
Detects which CMS powers the site and enumerates further if supported.
Options & flags
What each switch does. Toggle them in the builder below to assemble a command.
Command builder
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cmseek
Usage examples
cmseek -u https://target.tld
Detect the CMS and enumerate it.
Advantages
- Broad CMS detection
- Deep dives for major CMSs
- Useful triage step
Disadvantages
- Enumeration depth varies by CMS
- Active requests
- Detection heuristics can miss
Tags
#cms#web
Official docs: CMSeeK ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is CMSeeK used for?
CMSeeK fingerprints 180+ CMSs and performs deep scans (version, users, plugins) for popular ones like WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.
What is an example CMSeeK command?
A common example is: cmseek -u https://example.com — Detects which CMS powers the site and enumerates further if supported.
Is CMSeeK part of Kali Linux?
Yes. CMSeeK ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install cmseek.
What category of security tool is CMSeeK?
CMSeeK is a Web Application tool with a medium-risk profile when run against a live target.
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