What is Subdomain?
Web Application consists of various functionalities. The website cannot embed each function in a single page, so the administrator or website owner creates a subdomain for the main domain and splits the functionality into these subdomains. A single subdomain can have multiple subdomains.
For Example, w3wiki.org is the main domain that has multiple subdomains like :
- write.w3wiki.org
- practice.w3wiki.org
- internships.w3wiki.org
Subzy – Subdomain takeover Vulnerability Checker Tool
Subzy is the tool that identifies or checks the subdomain takeover on the target domain or multiple subdomains. Subzy is the Golang language based-tool. Subdomain takeover tool, which works based on matching response fingerprints from can-i-take-over-xyz. This automated scanner can help you in bug bounty programs to find Subdomain Takeover bugs in the target website. The usage of the Subzy tool is convenient and straightforward. The results returned are also relevant. You get the live status of each subdomain, whether it is vulnerable or not. If it’s susceptible, then you will get the status of vulnerable. Various flags can enhance the output of results in the terminal window.
Note: As Subzy is a Golang language-based tool, so you need to have a Golang environment on your system. So check this link to download Golang in your system. – How to Install Go Programming Language in Linux