8500
HashiCorp Consul HTTP
Medium RiskTCP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
8500
Service Name
HashiCorp Consul HTTP
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8500?
Port 8500 is the default HTTP/HTTPS port for HashiCorp Consul's web UI and REST API. Applications use this port for service discovery queries, health check configuration, and key-value store operations. The Consul web interface provides a visual dashboard for viewing registered services, nodes, and health status.
TCP
System & Infrastructure
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8500 (HashiCorp Consul HTTP) 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.