Tool Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool | OpenVAS |
| Category | Vulnerability Scanner |
| License | GNU General Public License (GPL) |
| Source Code | https://github.com/greenbone/openvas-scanner |
| Official Documentation | https://www.openvas.org |
OpenVAS is a full-featured vulnerability scanning system used to identify known security vulnerabilities across network services and operating systems.
Dashboards Using This Tool
| Dashboard |
|---|
| Network Perimeter |
| Cloud Workload Scanning |
Scanners Available
Complete Vulnerability Assessments
Performs deep vulnerability scanning of systems to identify known security issues.
The scanner:
- Checks devices with installed security agents
- Compares detected services and packages against vulnerability databases
- Identifies known vulnerabilities using CVE databases
This helps organizations ensure patch compliance and vulnerability remediation across infrastructure.
Scanner Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Scan Top TCP Ports | Scans the top 1000 TCP ports (IANA assigned ports) to identify vulnerable services |