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 Risiko

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

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Port-Übersicht

Portnummer 5357

Dienstname WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)

Transportprotokoll TCP/UDP

Kategorie System & Infrastructure

Sicherheitsrisiko Low

Portbereich Registriert (1024-49151)

Was ist Port 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

Sicherheitshinweise

Port 5357 (WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)) ist als geringes Risiko eingestuft. Dieser Dienst verwendet Verschlüsselung oder hat eine minimale Angriffsfläche, wodurch er relativ sicher exponiert werden kann.

Empfehlung: Standardmäßige Sicherheitspraktiken gelten. Halten Sie Software aktuell und überwachen Sie den Zugriff.

WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices)

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Was ist Port 5357?

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