Exposed Service
A network service (web server, database, SSH) that is accessible from the internet, whether intentionally or not.
What is Exposed Service?
What is Exposed Service?
An exposed service is any application or daemon listening on a port that can be reached from the public internet. While web servers on port 80/443 are intentionally exposed, services like databases (MySQL 3306, PostgreSQL 5432), admin panels, or development tools should never be publicly accessible. Port scanning discovers exposed services, and security teams must evaluate whether each exposed service is intentional, properly configured, and up to date.
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