All ports
Port6936/UDP
xsmsvcPort
6936
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
xsmsvc
What is port 6936?
Port 6936/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the xsmsvc service.
XenSource Management Service
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 6936 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 6936curlcurl -v http://example.com:6936/telnettelnet example.com 6936bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/6936) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 6936/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 6936/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 6936 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 6936 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=6936/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6936" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=6936Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 6936/UDP?
Port 6936/UDP is associated with the xsmsvc service. XenSource Management Service
Is it safe to expose port 6936 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 6936 (xsmsvc) 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 6936 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 6936 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 6936`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/6936) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 6936 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 6936/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 6936/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 6936 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6936" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=6936`.
What applications and services use port 6936?
Port 6936/UDP is used by the xsmsvc service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.