All ports
Port8778/TCP
uecPort
8778
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
uec
What is port 8778?
Port 8778/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the uec service.
Stonebranch Universal Enterprise Controller
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 8778 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 8778curlcurl -v http://example.com:8778/telnettelnet example.com 8778bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8778) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 8778/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 8778/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8778 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 8778 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8778/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8778" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8778Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 8778/TCP?
Port 8778/TCP is associated with the uec service. Stonebranch Universal Enterprise Controller
Is it safe to expose port 8778 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 8778 (uec) 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 8778 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 8778 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 8778`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8778) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 8778 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 8778/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 8778/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8778 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8778" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8778`.
What applications and services use port 8778?
Port 8778/TCP is used by the uec service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.