Wapiti vs Ghiro: Which Kali Linux Tools tool is Best in 2025?

Wapiti, pre-installed in Kali Linux, is an open-source web application vulnerability scanner designed for black-box security testing of web applications. Written in Python, it crawls websites to identify scripts and forms, injecting payloads to detect vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), file disclosure, command execution, XML external entity (XXE) injection, CRLF injection, and server-side request forgery (SSRF). Wapiti leverages a Nikto database to search for dangerous files and supports authentication, proxies, Tor, and customizable scan scopes (e.g., page, folder, domain). Its lightweight 1.54 MB footprint and modular design make it ideal for penetration testers and security auditors.

Ghiro is an open-source, automated digital image forensics platform available for installation on Kali Linux, designed to analyze images, extract metadata, detect manipulations, and uncover hidden data. Developed by volunteers, Ghiro processes formats like JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, offering features such as Error Level Analysis (ELA), metadata extraction, and hash verification. With a web-based interface and support for case management, it’s ideal for forensic analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and ethical hackers conducting image authenticity investigations. Ghiro’s Virtual Appliance and Ubuntu-based setup simplify deployment, making it accessible for digital forensic labs.