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Port 8087Plesk Control Panel

Parallels Plesk Control Panel (Plesk) is a popular web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the management of websites, mail services, databases, and hosting accounts on a server. It allows administrators and resellers to efficiently manage multiple websites and streamline hosting operations through an intuitive dashboard..

inWeb ServicesSystem
transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
10,018

rank 466 of 993 · top 47%

2 other services are registered on port 8087. compare all 3 →

Technical Details

what runs on :8087

Parallels Plesk Control Panel is a commercially available web hosting control interface primarily used by hosting providers to manage shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting environments. It operates over specific ports, with 8087 often serving as an alternative or auxiliary management port, especially if the primary ports are customized or occupied.

Typically, Plesk utilizes a web-based GUI that enables users to configure DNS settings, set up email accounts, deploy web applications, manage SSL/TLS certificates, and perform backups and restoration. It integrates with various web technologies to streamline server management and supports extensions to enhance its capabilities. Communication over port 8087 generally happens via HTTP, though configurations may allow for HTTPS with encryption.

Given its broad functionality, Plesk supports both Windows and Linux platforms, offering multi-server management and compatibility with common web server software such as Apache, nginx, and IIS. The control panel architecture relies heavily on remote procedure calls and RESTful APIs, enabling automation and integration with other hosting ecosystems.

Security Information

exposure of :8087

risk score

4/ 10caution

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

web services averages 3.9 across 112 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:

  • Weak authentication configurations can lead to unauthorized access.
  • Known vulnerabilities in outdated Plesk versions have included remote code execution, privilege escalation, and command injection flaws.
  • The use of unencrypted HTTP by default on non-standard ports can expose sensitive admin sessions over the network.
  • Third-party extensions with insecure coding can introduce additional attack vectors.

Common Mitigations:

  • Enforce strong password policies and enable two-factor authentication for admin accounts.
  • Keep Plesk and all extensions updated to the latest security patches.
  • Restrict access to management ports like 8087 through firewalls or IP whitelisting.
  • Utilize HTTPS by enabling valid SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt all sessions.
  • Regularly review user permissions and audit logs for suspicious activity.
  • Disable or remove unnecessary extensions and services to reduce attack surface.

Related Ports

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the 8 most looked-up other ports in web services — 112 ports carry that label.

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:8888NewsEDGEcaution
:8888HTTP Alternative Portcaution
:8888GNUmp3d Streaming HTTPcaution
:9080Groove RPCcaution
:8881Atlasz Secure Servercaution
:80HTTPcaution

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • safe13%
  • caution88%

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