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Port188/UDP
mumpsPort
188
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
mumps
What is port 188?
Port 188/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the mumps service.
Plus Five's MUMPS
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 188 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 188curlcurl -v http://example.com:188/telnettelnet example.com 188bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/188) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 188/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 188/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 188 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 188 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=188/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 188" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=188Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 188/UDP?
Port 188/UDP is associated with the mumps service. Plus Five's MUMPS
Is it safe to expose port 188 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 188 (mumps) is a Well-Known 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 188 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 188 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 188`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/188) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 188 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 188/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 188/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 188 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 188" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=188`.
What applications and services use port 188?
Port 188/UDP is used by the mumps service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.