115
SFTP (Simple FTP)
Medium RiskTCP — File Transfer
Port Overview
Port Number
115
Service Name
SFTP (Simple FTP)
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
File Transfer
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 115?
Port 115 is the Simple File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), defined in RFC 913. Not to be confused with SSH File Transfer Protocol which uses port 22.
TCP
File Transfer
Security Considerations
Port 115 (SFTP (Simple FTP)) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.
Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.