Port 1762CFT File Transfer

**CFT-1 to CFT-7** is a suite of protocols primarily used within enterprise environments to facilitate secure and reliable file transfers, especially in distributed systems. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions leveraging CFT enable automation, integrity checks, and streamlined integration with existing IT workflows, ensuring critical files are exchanged efficiently..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
5,616

rank 868 of 993 · top 87%

Technical Details

what runs on :1762

CFT stands for Cross File Transfer, a proprietary suite of protocols/products by Axway intended for use in Managed File Transfer (MFT) scenarios. The port range 1762 typically corresponds to dedicated endpoints and services deployed across the CFT software stack, enabling multiple concurrent channels and differentiated workflow management.

CFT protocols facilitate point-to-point and point-to-multipoint file exchanges, automating file movements with features like security checks, file validation, audit logging, and notification capabilities. They can operate over both TCP and UDP, supporting flexibility across different network topologies and transfer requirements.

The typical deployment involves integration with enterprise resource planning, data warehousing, and other backend systems. The standardized use of these ports allows IT administrators to structure firewall rules and monitoring tools effectively, maintaining workflow continuity while granting granular access.

Security Information

exposure of :1762

risk score

4/ 10caution

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

file transfer averages 4.1 across 114 ports — this one sits 0.1 below.

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

Common vulnerabilities for CFT include:

  • Misconfigured authentication, leading to unauthorized access
  • Outdated CFT software, potentially exposing exploits that allow privilege escalation or data interception
  • Unencrypted data transfers, risking exposure of sensitive files during transit
  • Insecure default configurations, which adversaries may exploit without deep knowledge of MFT internals

Mitigations include:

  • Securing access via strong authentication (e.g., certificates, multifactor authentication)
  • Encrypting file transfers using external protocols like TLS, as CFT may transmit plaintext by default
  • Regularly updating and patching CFT components to close known vulnerabilities
  • Implementing network segmentation and strict firewall rules around port 1762
  • Monitoring logs and adding anomaly detection to identify unexpected or malicious transfer activity

the 8 most looked-up other ports in file transfer — 114 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

1 of 8 encrypted