5672

AMQP

Medium Risk

TCP — Messaging

Port Overview

Port Number 5672
Service Name AMQP
Transport Protocol TCP
Category Messaging
Security Risk Medium
Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 5672?

Advanced Message Queuing Protocol. Used by RabbitMQ and other message brokers for reliable, asynchronous message passing between distributed applications.

TCP Messaging Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 5672 (AMQP) 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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