CouchDB

Critical Risk

TCP — Database

Port Overview

Port Number 5984

Service Name CouchDB

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Database

Security Risk Critical

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 5984?

Port 5984 is the default HTTP API port for Apache CouchDB, a document-oriented NoSQL database that uses a JSON-based REST API. CouchDB is known for its multi-master replication and offline-first capabilities. Numerous data breaches have resulted from publicly exposed CouchDB instances left with default settings and no authentication.

TCP Database Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 5984 (CouchDB) is classified as critical risk. This port should not be exposed to the public internet. The service transmits data without encryption, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping, credential theft, and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Recommendation: Block this port at the firewall. Use encrypted alternatives (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) instead.

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