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162
SNMP-Trap
UDP
Network
High Risk
SNMP Trap — receives alerts from network devices, information disclosure
🔍 How to Scan Port 162
nmap -sV -p 162 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 162 target
nc -zv target 162
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 162 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If SNMP-Trap is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit snmp-trapto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 162 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation