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9080
WebSphere-HTTP
TCP
Web High Risk
WebSphere HTTP — application server web transport

🔍 How to Scan Port 9080

nmap -sV -p 9080 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 9080 target
nc -zv target 9080

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 9080 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If WebSphere-HTTP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit websphere-http to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 9080 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation