- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 2459: Community
Port 2459 is assigned by IANA to xrpl (Community).
How xrpl works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 2459 and the xrpl service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 2459 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 2459. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 2459
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xrpl | 2459 | TCP, UDP | Community | - | 2019-08-09 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 2459, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2459' # process listening on 2459
sudo lsof -nP -i :2459macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :2459
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2459 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2459 netstat -ano | findstr :2459
From another machine
nmap -p 2459 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 2459 <host> nc -zv <host> 2459
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 2459/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2459" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2459 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 2459 used for?
Port 2459 is assigned by IANA to xrpl (Community).
Is port 2459 TCP or UDP?
Port 2459 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 2459?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 2459 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2459'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2459", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2459" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2459 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.