Port 22347WibuKey Protection
WibuKey is a proprietary hardware and software-based licensing and software protection system developed by WIBU-SYSTEMS AG. It helps software vendors secure their applications against unauthorized use, piracy, and reverse engineering by integrating with dedicated hardware dongles and specialized drivers. The system operates over network services, allowing license verification across distributed environments..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 7,870
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 646 of 993 · top 65%
Technical Details
what runs on :22347Overview:
WibuKey is an integrated protection system combining hardware dongles with software components to provide license management for software publishers. The hardware dongle, usually a USB device, securely stores license credentials and cryptographic keys. The associated software stack communicates with client applications to authenticate licenses either locally or over TCP/UDP network connections.
Architecture:
The WibuKey system supports both standalone and networked licensing models. In network setups, the license server listens on specific ports (such as 22347) for client requests, enabling centralized management of license pools. Communication over these ports can occur using either TCP or UDP protocols, facilitating flexible integration and minimal connection overhead depending on vendor requirements.
Integration:
Vendors embed WibuKey API calls within their software, invoking license checks at launch or during feature invocation. The system authenticates these requests against the keys stored in the dongle. Developers may configure license behavior such as disabled features or termination on authentication failure, ensuring tight control over software use.
Security Information
exposure of :22347risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
security averages 3.8 across 216 ports — this one sits 0.2 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
Common Vulnerabilities:
- The proprietary nature of the protocol may be susceptible to reverse engineering attacks, potentially allowing emulation or bypass.
- License verification traffic over unencrypted channels can be intercepted or manipulated in transit.
- Hardware dongles can sometimes be cloned or replaced with software-based emulators.
- Exposure of the network license server port may allow unauthorized access attempts or denial-of-service attacks.
Common Mitigations:
- Employ strong encryption and authentication between client and license server to protect communication.
- Restrict network access to trusted hosts via firewalls and access control lists.
- Regularly update firmware and software components to patch security flaws.
- Use dongle hardware with tamper-resistance and secure key storage.
- Monitor server logs for unusual access patterns or abuse attempts.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
3 of 8 encrypted