t1509-non-standard-port

name	T1509_non-standard-port
description	Adversaries may generate network traffic using a protocol and port pairing that are typically not associated.
category	configuration
version	18.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["mitre-attack","mobile","t1509","command-and-control","android","ios"]
technique_id	T1509
tactic	command-and-control
all_tactics	["command-and-control"]
platforms	["Android","iOS"]
mitre_url	https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1509
tech_stack	["android","ios"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-300"]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

T1509 Non-Standard Port

High-Level Description

Adversaries may generate network traffic using a protocol and port pairing that are typically not associated. For example, HTTPS over port 8088 or port 587 as opposed to the traditional port 443. Adversaries may make changes to the standard port used by a protocol to bypass filtering or muddle analysis/parsing of network data.

Kill Chain Phase

• Command and Control (TA0037)

Platforms: Android, iOS

What to Check

• Identify if Non-Standard Port technique is applicable to target mobile environment
• Check Android devices for indicators of Non-Standard Port
• Check iOS devices for indicators of Non-Standard Port
• Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

How to Test

Identify Attack Surface

Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Non-Standard Port by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).

Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1509 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

Remediation Guide

No specific mitigations documented for this technique.

Detection

Detection of Non-Standard Port

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
Non-Standard Port technique applicable	Low	Command And Control

CWE Categories

CWE ID	Title
CWE-300	Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint

References

• MITRE ATT&CK Mobile - T1509