Port 10540MOS Media Object Metadata

Port assigned for MOS Media Object Metadata traffic over TCP or UDP.

transport: tcp · udp
in transit: cleartext
assignment: official
risk: 4/10
lookups: 0

also known as MOS-lower, MOS Media Object Metadata Port

Technical Details

what runs on :10540

MOS normally uses a persistent TCP connection on port 10540, carrying XML-formatted protocol messages between newsroom computer systems and media-object servers. Messages describe media objects and can communicate object status and related operations; deployments may also use other MOS-designated ports for complementary connections. UDP is registered for the service, but typical MOS implementations use TCP for the session and message exchange. The protocol is generally deployed within broadcast-studio networks rather than as a public-facing service.

Security Information

exposure of :10540

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

media averages 2.2 across 112 ports — this one sits 1.8 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

MOS traffic is normally trusted internal traffic and is not encrypted by default, so metadata and operational messages may be exposed to network observers. Internet exposure is inappropriate: an attacker who can reach an implementation may be able to query or manipulate newsroom media-object state, depending on the product's authorization controls. Restrict the port to the production network and use segmentation, access controls, and a protected tunnel where remote access is required.

Record

iana registry entry

port: :10540
service: MOS Media Object Metadata
transport: TCPUDP
encryption: cleartext
assignment: iana registered
risk: 4/10caution
category: Media
usage: This port is used by the Media Object Server (MOS) protocol in broadcast-newsroom environments. Newsroom computer systems and media servers use it to exchange metadata about clips, graphics, and other media objects, normally on a trusted production network.
lookups: 0rank 993
added: 2026-09-07
updated: 2026-09-22
references: IANA service name registry — port 10540

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risk mix of the 8 listed

caution100%

0 of 8 encrypted

Port :10540MOS Media Object Metadata

Technical Details

Security Information

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Port 10540MOS Media Object Metadata