Is port 2375 (Docker (unencrypted)) dangerous?

Port 2375 is classified as critical risk and should not be exposed to the public internet. It transmits data without encryption, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and credential theft.

Should port 2375 be open on my firewall?

No, port 2375 should not be open to the public internet. Block it at the firewall and use encrypted alternatives such as SSH, SFTP, or HTTPS instead.

What transport protocol does port 2375 use?

Port 2375 (Docker (unencrypted)) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:2375 (TCP)

Docker (unencrypted)

Critical Riesgo

TCP — System & Infrastructure

Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 2375

Nombre del servicio Docker (unencrypted)

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoría System & Infrastructure

Riesgo de seguridad Critical

Rango de puertos Registrados (1024-49151)

Qué es el puerto 2375?

Port 2375 is the Docker daemon's unencrypted REST API port, used for remote management of Docker containers and images. Exposing this port without authentication to the internet is extremely dangerous as it allows full control of the Docker host, effectively providing root access to the system. This port should never be exposed publicly.

TCP System & Infrastructure De uso común

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 2375 (Docker (unencrypted)) está clasificado como riesgo crítico. Este puerto no debe exponerse a internet público. El servicio transmite datos sin cifrado, haciéndolo vulnerable a escuchas, robo de credenciales y ataques de intermediario.

Recomendación: Bloquea este puerto en el firewall. Utiliza alternativas cifradas (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) en su lugar.

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