← Port Encyclopedia
6379
Redis
TCP
Database
Critical Risk
Redis — in-memory data store, unauthenticated by default, RCE via SLAVEOF
🔍 How to Scan Port 6379
nmap -sV -p 6379 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 6379 target
nc -zv target 6379
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 6379 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If Redis is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit redisto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 6379 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation