All ports
Port5723/TCP
omhsPort
5723
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
omhs
What is port 5723?
Port 5723/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the omhs service.
Operations Manager - Health Service
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 5723 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 5723curlcurl -v http://example.com:5723/telnettelnet example.com 5723bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5723) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 5723/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 5723/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5723 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 5723 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5723/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5723" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5723Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 5723/TCP?
Port 5723/TCP is associated with the omhs service. Operations Manager - Health Service
Is it safe to expose port 5723 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 5723 (omhs) 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 5723 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 5723 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 5723`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5723) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 5723 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 5723/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 5723/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5723 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5723" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5723`.
What applications and services use port 5723?
Port 5723/TCP is used by the omhs service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.