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Port5859/TCP
wherehooPort
5859
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
wherehoo
What is port 5859?
Port 5859/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the wherehoo service.
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Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 5859 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 5859curlcurl -v http://example.com:5859/telnettelnet example.com 5859bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5859) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 5859/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 5859/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5859 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 5859 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5859/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5859" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5859Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 5859/TCP?
Port 5859/TCP is associated with the wherehoo service. WHEREHOO
Is it safe to expose port 5859 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 5859 (wherehoo) 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 5859 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 5859 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 5859`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5859) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 5859 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 5859/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 5859/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5859 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5859" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5859`.
What applications and services use port 5859?
Port 5859/TCP is used by the wherehoo service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.