Port 5357: The Double-Edged Sword of Network Discovery
wsdpy tool by ianlingPort 5357 is primarily associated with Web Services for Devices (WSDAPI) on Windows systems. While HackTricks—a popular cybersecurity resource—doesn't have a dedicated "Port 5357" page, it discusses the relevant underlying protocols and common exploitation methods for similar Windows services. Service Overview: Port 5357 Protocol: HTTP. Service: Web Services for Devices (WSDAPI). port 5357 hacktricks
, a Microsoft implementation used for discovering and communicating with network-connected devices like printers and scanners over HTTP. The Role of Port 5357 Port 5357: The Double-Edged Sword of Network Discovery
http://127.0.0.1:5357, it might be used for SSRF to attack internal devices.Why port 5357 matters
Elena scanned the IP range. Most ports were what she expected: 443 for the web server, 22 for SSH (hardened, thankfully), and 139/445 for file sharing. But one port glowed like a red thumb on her Nmap output. HackTricks – Pentesting Web Services for Devices Microsoft