← Port Encyclopedia
5000
UPnP
TCP
Web High Risk
UPnP/Docker/Flask — varies: Docker Registry, Flask dev, Synology DSM

🔍 How to Scan Port 5000

nmap -sV -p 5000 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 5000 target
nc -zv target 5000

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 5000 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If UPnP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit upnp to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 5000 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation