8080
HTTP Proxy
Medium RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
8080
Service Name
HTTP Proxy
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8080?
HTTP proxy and alternative HTTP port. Widely used for web proxies, development servers, application servers (Tomcat, Jenkins), and as a secondary HTTP port.
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8080 (HTTP Proxy) 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.