Port 15345XPilot Contact
XPilot Contact port is typically used by XPilot, an open-source multiplayer space combat game. This port facilitates real-time communication between game clients and servers, allowing players to connect, transmit game data, update positions, and synchronize actions during gameplay. It supports both TCP and UDP protocols to balance reliable data delivery and speed, which is critical in fast-paced gaming environments..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 7,314
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 704 of 993 · top 71%
Technical Details
what runs on :15345XPilot is an online multiplayer space combat game where players control ships in a 2D environment. Port 15345 is primarily used as the contact or game communication port, through which clients connect to game servers. The port supports both TCP and UDP protocols: TCP ensures reliable connection establishment and transmission of control signals, while UDP is used for efficient delivery of real-time data such as player movements and game actions, minimizing latency.
Typically, XPilot servers listen on port 15345 to accept new client connections and relay synchronized game state updates. The dual-protocol approach balances reliability and speed, tailoring data transmission based on the nature of communication. This enables a responsive gaming experience even in varied network conditions.
Integration of this port within a gaming network environment requires appropriate firewall rules to allow inbound and outbound traffic on both TCP and UDP, especially when connecting over the internet. Hosting servers may require port forwarding and NAT configurations to ensure players can join matches without connectivity issues.
Security Information
exposure of :15345risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
gaming averages 4.0 across 124 ports — this one sits level with it.
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
Ports used by online games like XPilot can expose attack surfaces, especially when left open and improperly secured. Common vulnerabilities include denial of service (DoS) attacks targeting the UDP side, exploitation of buffer overflows if the server software is outdated, and unauthorized access attempts if authentication is weak or improperly configured.
Mitigation strategies include running the latest server software versions to patch known vulnerabilities, implementing basic authentication or access controls, and restricting access to trusted IP ranges. Additionally, administrators should configure firewalls to only allow necessary traffic, employ network monitoring to detect suspicious activity, and consider rate limiting or DDoS protection services to prevent abuse.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
0 of 8 encrypted