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OpenVAS

Full-featured vulnerability scanner and network vulnerability test (NVT) engine.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
CGreenboneNetwork ScannerVulnerability AssessmentSecurityCve Detection
Overview

Why consider OpenVAS?

OpenVAS (Open Vulnerability Assessment System) is a full-featured open-source network vulnerability scanner maintained by Greenbone. It runs 100,000+ automated vulnerability tests against servers, firewalls, and operating systems.

Guided learning

Learn OpenVAS by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

1 min read 2 sections
In this guide2 sections

Overview of OpenVAS

OpenVAS discovers unpatched software vulnerabilities, default passwords, and open firewall ports across enterprise corporate subnets.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name openvas \
3 -p 9392:9392 \
4 greenbone/community-containers

OpenVAS is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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OpenVAS FAQs

OpenVAS is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenVAS is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenVAS is listed as an alternative to Rapid7 InsightVM. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.