Is port 7946 (Docker Swarm) dangerous?

Port 7946 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 7946 be open on my firewall?

Port 7946 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 7946 use?

Port 7946 (Docker Swarm) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:7946 (TCP/UDP)

Docker Swarm

Medium Riesgo

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 7946

Nombre del servicio Docker Swarm

Protocolo de transporte TCP/UDP

Categoría System & Infrastructure

Riesgo de seguridad Medium

Rango de puertos Registrados (1024-49151)

Qué es el puerto 7946?

Port 7946 is used by Docker Swarm for control plane communication between swarm nodes, including cluster management and gossip protocol messages. Docker Swarm uses both TCP and UDP on this port for different aspects of container orchestration coordination. This port must be accessible between all nodes in a Docker Swarm cluster.

TCP/UDP System & Infrastructure De uso común

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 7946 (Docker Swarm) está clasificado como riesgo medio. Aunque este servicio se expone comúnmente, considera usar alternativas cifradas cuando estén disponibles.

Recomendación: Mantén el servicio actualizado. Monitorea los registros en busca de actividad inusual.

Puertos relacionados — System & Infrastructure

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Términos relacionados

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