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1194
OpenVPN
TCP/UDP
VPN
Medium Risk
OpenVPN — open-source VPN tunnel, target for credential brute force
🔍 How to Scan Port 1194
nmap -sV -p 1194 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 1194 target
nc -zv target 1194
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 1194 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If OpenVPN is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit openvpnto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 1194 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation