I’m running OpenVas in a docker container on my Ubuntu VM, and I’m unable to access the web interface at https://localhost:9392. Despite verifying the container status and port mapping, I am getting an ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error in my browser. I have checked the UFW status, and it’s inactive. I’ve also reviewed container logs,but I couldn’t find any obvious error messages. I’ve tried accessing Openvas using https://127.0.0.1:9392 as well as the IP address of my VM, but none of them is working. 2025-08-18T12:00:00Z
@Starzy check that service is running. also check that port forward is configured in docker compose file.
Eero
I’m unable to access the web interface at https://localhost:9392.
HTTPS is not enabled in the Docker Containers by default. Did you try http:// instead? Otherwise, you can enable TLS for an HTTPS connection. The community docs explain how to enable SSL/TLS.
If you want the web interface to be availble from the host VM’s IP, you need to enable it. The community docs explain this process.
The service is running, I have attached a screenshort of my terminal which is showing that ports 443 and 9392 are mapped correctly,but when I visit the web interface at https://127.0.0.1 :9392 or https://localhost :9392 it takes me to the greenbone community instead of the OpenVas web interface.I am just stuck there
@Starzy this does not look like community container. please use docker configuration from greenbone community container.
Eero
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Thank you for responding to my question ,i have attached a screenshort of my work, now 127.0.0.1 :9392 takes me to the greenbone community
It might be helpful to start with the basics — for example, using the browser’s address bar instead of Google for direct access. Also, the correct syntax is http(s)://address:port with no spaces. I’m afraid I won’t be able to go deeper into the fundamentals, as I need to focus my time elsewhere. I hope this gives you a good starting point!
Eero
Thank you so much Eero.
The docker container you are using is heavily outdated and deprecated. Please stop using it!
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@Starzy look at real docs
Eero
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