Vega in Kali Linux

Vega is a web vulnerability scanner and web application security testing tool. It is used to find vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and sensitive data exposure. This guide will help beginners understand how to use Vega in Kali Linux.

Important Note:

Note that the vega package is not part of Kali Linux distribution anymore. Alternatives to Vega on Kali Linux for web vulnerability scanning and security testing are as follows:

• OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
• Burp Suite

Install Vega in Kali Linux

Vega is pre-installed in Kali Linux. However, if it is missing, you can install it manually using:

$ sudo apt update && sudo apt install vega

Lauch Vega

To start Vega, use the following command:

$ vega

This will launch the Vega graphical interface.

Run a Web Scan

To perform a basic scan on a target website:

1. Open Vega.
2. Click on “Start New Scan”.
3. Enter the target website URL (e.g., http://example.com).
4. Select the modules you want to run (e.g., XSS, SQL Injection).
5. Click “Next” and then “Finish” to start the scan.

Interpret Scan Results

Once the scan is complete, Vega will display vulnerabilities found on the target website. Each finding will include:

• Vulnerability type (e.g., SQL Injection, XSS)
• Severity level
• Request and response details

Automate Scans with CLI

For users who prefer command-line automation, use:

$ vega -scan http://example.com

• Only scan websites you have permission to test.
• Combine Vega with other security tools for a comprehensive analysis.
• Regularly update Vega to ensure the latest security checks.

 

Vega web vulnerability scanner has been removed from the Kali Linux distribution as indicated by the Kali Linux Package Tracker. The primary reason for its removal was its dependency on the outdated libwebkitgtk-1.0.0 package, which is no longer available in Debian testing. This dependency issue made it unsustainable to maintain Vega in the Kali repositories. Vega is no longer included in the default Kali Linux tools list. For users seeking similar functionality, there are several alternatives available in Kali Linux, such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, etc.