Port 27017

Q: What is port 27017?

MongoDB NoSQL document database Port 27017 is the default port for MongoDB, one of the most popular NoSQL document databases. It is widely used in Node.js, Python, and cloud-native applications. MongoDB originally shipped without authentication enabled by default, leading to the 2017 "MongoDB Apocalypse" in which thousands of exposed databases were wiped and held for ransom. Always enable authentication, bind to localhost, and use a firewall.

MongoDB

MongoDB NoSQL document database

Port

27017

Protocol

TCP

Service

MongoDB

Security

Dangerous

Full name: MongoDB Database

What is port 27017?

Port 27017 is the default port for MongoDB, one of the most popular NoSQL document databases. It is widely used in Node.js, Python, and cloud-native applications. MongoDB originally shipped without authentication enabled by default, leading to the 2017 "MongoDB Apocalypse" in which thousands of exposed databases were wiped and held for ransom. Always enable authentication, bind to localhost, and use a firewall.

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