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Port5986/TCP
wsmansPort
5986
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
wsmans
What is port 5986?
Port 5986/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the wsmans service.
WBEM WS-Management HTTP over TLS/SSL
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 5986 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 5986curlcurl -v http://example.com:5986/telnettelnet example.com 5986bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5986) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 5986/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 5986/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5986 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 5986 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5986/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5986" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5986Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 5986/TCP?
Port 5986/TCP is associated with the wsmans service. WBEM WS-Management HTTP over TLS/SSL
Is it safe to expose port 5986 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 5986 (wsmans) 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 5986 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 5986 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 5986`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5986) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 5986 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 5986/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 5986/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5986 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5986" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5986`.
What applications and services use port 5986?
Port 5986/TCP is used by the wsmans service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.