Port 16000shroudBNC
shroudBNC is a popular IRC bouncer allowing users to maintain persistent connections to IRC networks even while disconnected, offering session management, privacy, and convenience for IRC users across various clients..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 3,969
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 987 of 993 · top 99%
Technical Details
what runs on :16000shroudBNC (SBNc) is a versatile Internet Relay Chat (IRC) bouncer designed to facilitate persistent IRC sessions. It acts as a proxy server between IRC clients and IRC servers, maintaining the user's connection and relaying messages when clients reconnect. This architecture ensures continuous IRC presence, chat continuity, and server event retention.
Typically, shroudBNC provides features like multi-channel management, identity protection, and support for multiple IRC networks. Its architecture allows users to disconnect their client devices without missing conversations or server notices, as the bouncer logs and buffers messages during their absence.
SBNc generally operates over TCP, as is standard for most IRC connections. It is often deployed on dedicated or virtual servers with proper access controls. Being unofficial, shroudBNC is popular in hobbyist and private network communities, rather than enterprise deployments.
Security Information
exposure of :16000risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
network services averages 3.9 across 604 ports — this one sits 0.1 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common vulnerabilities associated with shroudBNC deployments include:
- Unauthorized access: Weak authentication or misconfigured user permissions can allow attackers to hijack IRC identities or eavesdrop on conversations.
- Outdated software: Vulnerabilities in older versions of shroudBNC may be exploited to execute arbitrary commands or bypass access controls.
- Denial-of-service (DoS): Attackers might flood the bouncer with malformed requests to disrupt connectivity.
Mitigations involve:
- Enabling strong authentication mechanisms: Use secure passwords and consider additional verification layers.
- Regularly updating shroudBNC software: Patch vulnerabilities promptly.
- Restricting port access: Use firewalls to limit connections to known IP addresses.
- Encrypting traffic using SSL/TLS tunnels: While the port itself is unencrypted by default, tunneling can protect sensitive data.
- Monitoring logs: For suspicious activities and enforcing robust user management policies.
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