5357/tcp open http Microsoft HTTPAPI httpd 2.0 |_http-title: Service Unavailable |_http-server-header: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
By querying this port, an attacker can discover hostnames, network paths, and unique device metadata.
Port 5357 – WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices) - PentestPad
, a Microsoft implementation used for discovering and communicating with network-connected devices like printers and scanners over HTTP. The Role of Port 5357
Conclusion Treat 5357 as part of every internal attack-surface assessment. It’s not always a high-severity remote exploit by itself today, but its role in discovery and device management makes it a facilitator for reconnaissance and chaining attacks. The most effective defenses are simple: restrict exposure, disable unused services, segment devices, and watch for unexpected WS-Discovery/HTTPAPI activity.
git clone https://github.com/ianling/wsdpy cd wsdpy python3 wsdump.py 10.10.10.5
5357/tcp open http Microsoft HTTPAPI httpd 2.0 |_http-title: Service Unavailable |_http-server-header: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
By querying this port, an attacker can discover hostnames, network paths, and unique device metadata.
Port 5357 – WSDAPI (Web Services for Devices) - PentestPad
, a Microsoft implementation used for discovering and communicating with network-connected devices like printers and scanners over HTTP. The Role of Port 5357
Conclusion Treat 5357 as part of every internal attack-surface assessment. It’s not always a high-severity remote exploit by itself today, but its role in discovery and device management makes it a facilitator for reconnaissance and chaining attacks. The most effective defenses are simple: restrict exposure, disable unused services, segment devices, and watch for unexpected WS-Discovery/HTTPAPI activity.
git clone https://github.com/ianling/wsdpy cd wsdpy python3 wsdump.py 10.10.10.5