Networkexit code > 0
curl: (7) Failed to connect: Connection refused
$curl: (7) Failed to connect to localhost port 8080: Connection refused
Analysis
The target host exists but is not listening on the specified port, or a firewall is actively rejecting the connection.
Common Triggers
- ●The service (web server, API) is not running.
- ●The service is listening on a different port.
Debug Checks
- $Verify the service is running on the target machine.
- $Check if you are using the correct port.
Resolution
1
Start the target service.
2
Ensure the service is listening on
0.0.0.0 or the correct interface (not just 127.0.0.1 if connecting remotely).Metadata
- Tool
- Network
- Severity
- High
- Tags
- #network#curl#connection