← Port Encyclopedia
623
IPMI
UDP
Management
Critical Risk
IPMI/BMC — server out-of-band management, cipher zero vulnerability, hash disclosure
🔍 How to Scan Port 623
nmap -sV -p 623 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 623 target
nc -zv target 623
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 623 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If IPMI is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit ipmito find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 623 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation