5357/tcp Open Wsdapi __top__

Because WSDAPI communicates via HTTP/SOAP, you can use curl to send a discovery probe manually.

The simplest way to close the port is through the Windows UI: 5357/tcp open wsdapi

: Like many discovery protocols, it can sometimes be exploited for reflection or amplification attacks, though this is less common than with UDP-based services. How to Manage or Close Port 5357 Because WSDAPI communicates via HTTP/SOAP, you can use

: In a compromised internal network, attackers use discovery protocols to map out the network and find high-value targets. Because WSDAPI communicates via HTTP/SOAP