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Port4787/TCP
sia-ctrl-planePort
4787
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
sia-ctrl-plane
What is port 4787?
Port 4787/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the sia-ctrl-plane service.
Service Insertion Architecture (SIA) Control-Plane
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 4787 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 4787curlcurl -v http://example.com:4787/telnettelnet example.com 4787bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4787) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 4787/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 4787/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4787 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 4787 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=4787/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4787" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4787Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 4787/TCP?
Port 4787/TCP is associated with the sia-ctrl-plane service. Service Insertion Architecture (SIA) Control-Plane
Is it safe to expose port 4787 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 4787 (sia-ctrl-plane) is a Registered 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 4787 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 4787 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 4787`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4787) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 4787 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 4787/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 4787/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4787 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4787" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4787`.
What applications and services use port 4787?
Port 4787/TCP is used by the sia-ctrl-plane service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.