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Network Port: 27017

Network Port Reference Guide

Registered Service Name

MongoDB Database

Transport Protocol

TCP

Functional Overview

Port 27017 is the default port for MongoDB NoSQL database listener connections and cluster communication.

Security Risks & Vulnerabilities

Publicly accessible MongoDB instances without authentication are prime targets for automated ransomware bots that wipe databases and leave ransom notes.

How to audit network port status

1. Scan Open Ports: Use our Port Scanner utility to verify if this port is actively listening on your host.

2. Verify Encryption: Audit the service layer to confirm SSL/TLS is protecting transmission payload.

3. Hardening Rules: Apply the firewall instructions below to shut down unauthorized inbound ports.

UFW Firewall Rules

Allow Command

sudo ufw allow 27017/tcp

Block Command

sudo ufw deny 27017/tcp

iptables Firewall Rules

Allow Command

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27017 -j ACCEPT

Block Command

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27017 -j DROP