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26
RSFTP
TCP
File Transfer
Medium Risk
RSFTP — alternative SMTP port sometimes used to bypass port 25 filtering
🔍 How to Scan Port 26
nmap -sV -p 26 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 26 target
nc -zv target 26
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 26 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If RSFTP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit rsftpto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 26 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation