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548
AFP
TCP
File Transfer
Medium Risk
Apple Filing Protocol — macOS file sharing, now largely replaced by SMB
🔍 How to Scan Port 548
nmap -sV -p 548 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 548 target
nc -zv target 548
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 548 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If AFP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit afpto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 548 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation