- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 4788: eXtensible Messaging Client Protocol
Port 4788 is assigned by IANA to xmcp (eXtensible Messaging Client Protocol).
4788
How xmcp works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 4788 and the xmcp service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 4788 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 4788. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 4788
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xmcp | 4788 | TCP | eXtensible Messaging Client Protocol | - | 2011-10-25 |
| - | 4788 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 4788, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :4788' # process listening on 4788
sudo lsof -nP -i :4788macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :4788
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 4788 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 4788 netstat -ano | findstr :4788
From another machine
nmap -p 4788 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 4788
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 4788/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 4788" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 4788 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 4788 used for?
Port 4788 is assigned by IANA to xmcp (eXtensible Messaging Client Protocol).
Is port 4788 TCP or UDP?
Port 4788 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 4788?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 4788 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :4788'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :4788", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :4788" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 4788 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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