2809
IBM WebSphere / CORBA
Medium RiskTCP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
2809
Service Name
IBM WebSphere / CORBA
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 2809?
Port 2809 is used by IBM WebSphere Application Server for IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) communications, the transport layer for CORBA. Enterprise Java applications use IIOP on this port for distributed object communication between WebSphere servers and J2EE clients. It is fundamental to WebSphere's enterprise application integration capabilities.
TCP
System & Infrastructure
Security Considerations
Port 2809 (IBM WebSphere / CORBA) 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.