← Port Encyclopedia
8080
HTTP-Proxy
TCP
Web
Critical Risk
HTTP proxy/alternative — Tomcat, Jenkins, Burp Suite, web app default
🔍 How to Scan Port 8080
nmap -sV -p 8080 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 8080 target
nc -zv target 8080
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 8080 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If HTTP-Proxy is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit http-proxyto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 8080 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation