Is port 8086 (InfluxDB HTTP API) dangerous?

Port 8086 is classified as critical risk and should not be exposed to the public internet. It transmits data without encryption, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and credential theft.

Should port 8086 be open on my firewall?

No, port 8086 should not be open to the public internet. Block it at the firewall and use encrypted alternatives such as SSH, SFTP, or HTTPS instead.

What transport protocol does port 8086 use?

Port 8086 (InfluxDB HTTP API) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Database category.

:8086 (TCP)

InfluxDB HTTP API

Critical Risiko

TCP — Database

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 8086

Nama Layanan InfluxDB HTTP API

Protokol Transport TCP

Kategori Database

Risiko Keamanan Critical

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 8086?

Port 8086 is the default HTTP API port for InfluxDB, a popular open-source time series database designed for metrics, events, and analytics. The InfluxDB HTTP API accepts write and query requests for time-stamped data from monitoring agents, IoT devices, and applications. Unauthenticated InfluxDB instances have been widely exploited for data theft and cryptomining.

TCP Database Umum Digunakan

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 8086 (InfluxDB HTTP API) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko kritis. Port ini tidak boleh diekspos ke internet publik. Layanan ini mentransmisikan data tanpa enkripsi, sehingga rentan terhadap penyadapan, pencurian kredensial, dan serangan man-in-the-middle.

Rekomendasi: Blokir port ini di firewall. Gunakan alternatif terenkripsi (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) sebagai gantinya.

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