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8291
MikroTik
TCP
Network
High Risk
MikroTik Winbox — router management, Winbox exploitation (CVE-2018-14847)
🔍 How to Scan Port 8291
nmap -sV -p 8291 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 8291 target
nc -zv target 8291
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 8291 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If MikroTik is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit mikrotikto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 8291 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation