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Port8990/TCP
http-wmapPort
8990
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
http-wmap
What is port 8990?
Port 8990/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the http-wmap service.
webmail HTTP service
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 8990 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 8990curlcurl -v http://example.com:8990/telnettelnet example.com 8990bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8990) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 8990/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 8990/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8990 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 8990 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8990/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8990" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8990Security 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 8990/TCP?
Port 8990/TCP is associated with the http-wmap service. webmail HTTP service
Is it safe to expose port 8990 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 8990 (http-wmap) 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 8990 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 8990 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 8990`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8990) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 8990 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 8990/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 8990/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8990 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8990" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8990`.
What applications and services use port 8990?
Port 8990/TCP is used by the http-wmap service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.