115

SFTP (Simple FTP)

Medium Risk

TCP — 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.

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