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Port4951/UDP
pwgwimsPort
4951
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
pwgwims
What is port 4951?
Port 4951/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the pwgwims service.
PWG WIMS
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 4951 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 4951curlcurl -v http://example.com:4951/telnettelnet example.com 4951bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/4951) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 4951/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 4951/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4951 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 4951 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=4951/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4951" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4951Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 4951/UDP?
Port 4951/UDP is associated with the pwgwims service. PWG WIMS
Is it safe to expose port 4951 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 4951 (pwgwims) 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 4951 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 4951 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 4951`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/4951) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 4951 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 4951/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 4951/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4951 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4951" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4951`.
What applications and services use port 4951?
Port 4951/UDP is used by the pwgwims service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.