Network Port: 8080
Network Port Reference Guide
Registered Service Name
HTTP Alternate / Tomcat
Transport Protocol
TCP
Functional Overview
Port 8080 is commonly used as an alternative port for HTTP web services, proxy servers, and Java application servers like Apache Tomcat.
Security Risks & Vulnerabilities
Often runs development or administration consoles (e.g. Tomcat Admin) which may utilize weak default credentials or unpatched debug modules. Ensure authentication is hardened.
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 8080/tcp
Block Command
sudo ufw deny 8080/tcp
iptables Firewall Rules
Allow Command
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j ACCEPT
Block Command
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j DROP