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27017
MongoDB
TCP
Database
Critical Risk
MongoDB — NoSQL database, unauthenticated access epidemic, data ransom
🔍 How to Scan Port 27017
nmap -sV -p 27017 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 27017 target
nc -zv target 27017
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 27017 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If MongoDB is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit mongodbto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 27017 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation