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Port5990/TCP
wbem-exp-httpsPort
5990
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
wbem-exp-https
What is port 5990?
Port 5990/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the wbem-exp-https service.
WBEM Export HTTPS
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 5990 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 5990curlcurl -v http://example.com:5990/telnettelnet example.com 5990bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5990) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 5990/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 5990/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5990 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 5990 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5990/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5990" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5990Security Risks
- Incorrect TLS/SSL configuration
- Man-in-the-Middle attacks if certificate is invalid
- Protocol implementation vulnerabilities
- Exposure of web services with weak authentication
Frequently Asked Questions
What service runs on port 5990/TCP?
Port 5990/TCP is associated with the wbem-exp-https service. WBEM Export HTTPS
Is it safe to expose port 5990 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 5990 (wbem-exp-https) 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 5990 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 5990 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 5990`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/5990) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 5990 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 5990/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 5990/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5990 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5990" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5990`.
What applications and services use port 5990?
Port 5990/TCP is used by the wbem-exp-https service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.