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Life & fun · September 7, 2015

BashScanner – Script to list Outdated Software on your server + cronjob

A fast way to scan your server for outdated software and potential exploits. - PatrolServer/bashscanner

BashScanner – Script to list Outdated Software on your server + cronjob launched on September 7, 2015 with 11 votes, #1,581 of 3,463 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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BashScanner is a bash script that scans servers to identify outdated software and potential security exploits. It can be configured to run automatically via cron job for regular monitoring. The tool is designed for system administrators who need a fast, straightforward way to check their server's software versions against known vulnerabilities, helping them maintain security and stay current with patches.

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