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Port13/TCP

daytime

Port

13

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

daytime

What is port 13?

Port 13/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the daytime service.

Daytime

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 13 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 13
curlcurl -v http://example.com:13/
telnettelnet example.com 13
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/13) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 13/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 13/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 13 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 13 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=13/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 13" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=13

Security Risks

  • Unauthorized access to the service
  • Data exposure if the service is unauthenticated
  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities
  • Incorrect service configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

What service runs on port 13/TCP?

Port 13/TCP is associated with the daytime service. Daytime

Is it safe to expose port 13 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 13 (daytime) is a Well-Known port. If you need to expose it, keep the service updated, use strong authentication, and configure a firewall. It's always recommended to restrict access by IP when possible.

How do I check if port 13 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 13 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 13`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/13) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 13 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 13/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 13/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 13 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 13" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=13`.

What applications and services use port 13?

Port 13/TCP is used by the daytime service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.