All ports
Port8080/TCP
http-altPort
8080
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
http-alt
What is port 8080?
Port 8080/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the http-alt service.
HTTP Alternate (see port 80)
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 8080 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 8080curlcurl -v http://example.com:8080/telnettelnet example.com 8080bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8080) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 8080/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8080/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8080" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8080Security Risks
- SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Exposure of sensitive data due to lack of encryption
- Denial of service attacks (DoS)
- Directory traversal and exposure of sensitive files
- Brute force attacks against authentication forms
Frequently Asked Questions
What service runs on port 8080/TCP?
Port 8080/TCP is associated with the http-alt service. HTTP Alternate (see port 80)
Is it safe to expose port 8080 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 8080 (http-alt) 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 8080 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 8080 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 8080`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8080) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 8080 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 8080/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8080" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8080`.
What applications and services use port 8080?
Port 8080/TCP is used by the http-alt service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.