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5060
SIP
TCP/UDP
VoIP
High Risk
Session Initiation Protocol — VoIP signaling, toll fraud, eavesdropping
🔍 How to Scan Port 5060
nmap -sV -p 5060 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 5060 target
nc -zv target 5060
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 5060 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If SIP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit sipto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 5060 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation