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2323

Telnet-Alt

TCP
Remote Access High Risk
Alternative Telnet — IoT devices often use this for management

🔍 How to Scan Port 2323

nmap -sV -p 2323 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 2323 target
nc -zv target 2323

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 2323 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If Telnet-Alt is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit telnet-alt to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 2323 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation
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