Is port 8880 (IBM WebSphere HTTP) dangerous?

Port 8880 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 8880 be open on my firewall?

Port 8880 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 8880 use?

Port 8880 (IBM WebSphere HTTP) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Web category.

:8880 (TCP)

IBM WebSphere HTTP

Medium Risk

TCP — Web

Port Overview

Port Number 8880

Service Name IBM WebSphere HTTP

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Web

Security Risk Medium

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 8880?

Port 8880 is used by IBM WebSphere Application Server as an alternate HTTP transport port. WebSphere uses this port for SOAP-based web services and HTTP connections in some configurations. It is also used by various IBM middleware products as a secondary web services endpoint.

TCP Web

Security Considerations

Port 8880 (IBM WebSphere HTTP) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.

Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.

Related Ports — Web

70 Gopher 80 HTTP 81 HTTP Alternate 280 http-mgmt 414 InfoSeek 418 Hyper-G 443 HTTPS 454 ContentServer

Related Terms

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP