Port 9293PlayStation Remote Play
Port 9293 is primarily associated with Sony's PlayStation Remote Play service, enabling users to remotely connect and stream gameplay from their PlayStation console to compatible devices across a network or over the internet. The service facilitates a seamless remote gaming experience by transmitting video and input controls between the console and client device..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 5,493
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 877 of 993 · top 88%
Technical Details
what runs on :9293Sony's PlayStation Remote Play utilizes port 9293 to facilitate communication between PlayStation consoles and remote client devices, such as PCs, smartphones, or PlayStation Vita. It allows users to remotely access their console, rendering game video on the client while transmitting controller inputs back to the console using proprietary protocols over TCP.
The technical design relies on real-time video streaming coupled with low-latency input relay to ensure an interactive gaming experience. The initial connection usually involves authentication and device pairing, followed by continuous exchange of video, audio, and control data through the port during use. While port 9293 supports TCP traffic predominantly, it may leverage additional ports and protocols for optimal performance.
Typically, Remote Play requires network configurations that allow inbound and outbound TCP communication on port 9293. This is sometimes complemented by UPnP or manual port forwarding on routers to enable external connectivity, especially when traversing NAT or firewalls, providing reliable remote access over the internet.
Security Information
exposure of :9293risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
remote access averages 4.0 across 110 ports — this one sits level with it.
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:
- Exposure of port 9293 externally without proper access control can potentially allow unauthorized connection attempts.
- If authentication mechanisms are weak or compromised, attackers might hijack or monitor remote sessions.
- Lack of encryption increases the risk of packet sniffing, enabling interception of video streams or user inputs.
- The proprietary nature of the protocol may hide unreported vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
Common Mitigations:
- Restrict external access to port 9293 using firewall rules or VPNs to trusted clients.
- Ensure strong authentication and enable two-factor authentication if available.
- Keep console firmware and Remote Play apps updated to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Avoid exposing the console directly to the internet; instead leverage secure tunneling techniques.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious connection attempts and enforce intrusion detection measures.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- safe13%
- caution88%
0 of 8 encrypted