JoomScan

Joomla vulnerability/enumeration scanner.

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pkg: joomscan

JoomScan detects Joomla version, components and known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Syntax

joomscan --url {url}

Example

joomscan --url https://example.com

Fingerprints the Joomla install and reports vulnerable components.

Options & flags

What each switch does. Toggle them in the builder below to assemble a command.

--url <https://target.tld>Target Joomla URL.
--enumerate-componentsEnumerate installed components.
--cookie <x=y>Cookie for authenticated scans.
--user-agent <Mozilla/5.0>Custom User-Agent.

Command builder

Tick options (and fill any values) to build a ready-to-copy command.

joomscan

Usage examples

joomscan --url https://target.tld

Fingerprint Joomla and find issues.

joomscan --url https://target.tld --enumerate-components

Enumerate components.

Advantages
  • Joomla-specific coverage
  • Component enumeration
  • Simple to run
Disadvantages
  • Joomla-only
  • Signature DB can lag
  • Noisy
Tags
#joomla#cms#web

Official docs: JoomScan

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Frequently asked questions

What is JoomScan used for?
JoomScan detects Joomla version, components and known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
What is an example JoomScan command?
A common example is: joomscan --url https://example.com — Fingerprints the Joomla install and reports vulnerable components.
Is JoomScan part of Kali Linux?
Yes. JoomScan ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install joomscan.
What category of security tool is JoomScan?
JoomScan is a Web Application tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.

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