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1494
Citrix-ICA
TCP
Remote Access
High Risk
Citrix ICA — virtual desktop protocol, session hijacking risks
🔍 How to Scan Port 1494
nmap -sV -p 1494 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 1494 target
nc -zv target 1494
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 1494 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If Citrix-ICA is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit citrix-icato find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 1494 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation