5000
UPnP / Dev Server
Medium RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
5000
Service Name
UPnP / Dev Server
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 5000?
Used by UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) for device discovery and by many development frameworks as a default server port (Flask, Docker Registry).
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 5000 (UPnP / Dev Server) 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.