Enumerate accepted TLS ciphers and their grades
Build a paste-ready command, then review its compatibility and effects before running it.
nmap --script ssl-enum-ciphers -p <port> <host>Complete required fields to copy the generated command.
Compatibility
Linux + macOS + WindowsVerified for Linux, macOS, Windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsnmapnmap must be installed and available on PATH.Network accessThe target must be reachable from the current environment.
Version supportnmap Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos, windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsPORT STATE SERVICERepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsnmap: command not foundnmap is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifynmap --script ssl-enum-ciphers -p {{port}} {{host}}Re-run the corresponding read-only inspection and confirm the intended state.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01nmapCommandRuns the nmap stage of this one-liner.
02--scriptOptionConfigures nmap with the --script option.
03ssl-enum-ciphersArgumentPasses ssl-enum-ciphers to nmap.
04-pOptionSelects the command-specific port, process, or print mode.
05<port>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
06<host>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
This advanced community-curated one-liner combines several stages. Review every option and placeholder before running it.
Example input
nmap --script ssl-enum-ciphers -p 443 example.com
Example output
PORT STATE SERVICE
443/tcp open https
| ssl-enum-ciphers:
| TLSv1.2:
| ciphers:
| TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 (ecdh_x25519) - A
| TLSv1.3:
| ciphers:
| TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 - A
|_ least strength: A
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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