← Port Encyclopedia
801

Port-801

TCP
System Low Risk
Reserved or unassigned port 801 — may appear in network scans as open, closed, or filtered

🔍 How to Scan Port 801

nmap -sV -p 801 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 801 target
nc -zv target 801

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 801 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If Port-801 is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit port-801 to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 801 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation
Found this useful? Share it.
Make it count. Join free to earn XP for what you read and solve, keep a streak, and track your progress.
Join free