Is port 5357 (WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)) dangerous?

Port 5357 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 5357 be open on my firewall?

Port 5357 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 5357 use?

Port 5357 (WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:5357 (TCP/UDP)

WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)

Low المخاطرة

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

نظرة عامة على المنفذ

رقم المنفذ 5357

اسم الخدمة WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)

بروتوكول النقل TCP/UDP

الفئة System & Infrastructure

المخاطر الأمنية Low

نطاق المنافذ مسجل (1024-49151)

ما هو المنفذ 5357?

Port 5357 is used by Microsoft Web Services for Devices API (WSDAPI) for device discovery and communication on Windows networks. It powers Windows Network Discovery, enabling computers to find printers, cameras, and other devices on the local network. This port is used by the SSDP and WS-Discovery protocols for UPnP-like functionality.

TCP/UDP System & Infrastructure

اعتبارات الأمان

المنفذ 5357 (WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)) مصنّف كـ خطر منخفض. تستخدم هذه الخدمة التشفير أو لها سطح هجوم ضئيل، مما يجعل كشفها آمناً نسبياً.

التوصية: تنطبق ممارسات الأمان القياسية. حافظ على تحديث البرمجيات وراقب الوصول.

المنافذ ذات الصلة — System & Infrastructure

0 Reserved 1 TCPMUX 2 Management Utility 3 CompressNET 4 Unassigned 5 RJE 6 Unassigned 7 Echo

المصطلحات ذات الصلة

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