I recently ran a scan on my domain using an external tool and discovered that ports 8080 and 8443 are open on my frontend server. I didn't set these ports up myself, and it's affecting my integrity score negatively. I'm wondering if it's standard for managed hosting providers to have these ports open by default and how I can tell if this is something set by my provider or if I might have misconfigured something on my end. Has anyone else experienced this?
3 Answers
Are you using something like a Unifi controller? Those ports are often associated with network management software. But generally, 8080 is often an admin portal when port 80 is taken, and 8443 is used for secure management interfaces. Just ask your provider for details on what those ports are set for.
Yeah, it’s actually pretty common for managed hosting services to leave those ports open. They’re often used for fallback management when the usual ports (80 and 443) are blocked or in use. But definitely, reach out to your hosting provider to clarify if this is intentional on their part.
It can vary by provider, really. Some managed services include various extra functionalities. You should check what happens when you try to connect to those ports. It might give you a hint if it’s just a management interface or something else.
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