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Asked: 2026-05-17T23:08:50+00:00

I have installed Apache 2.2 (and PHP/MySQL) on my personal computer so I can

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I have installed Apache 2.2 (and PHP/MySQL) on my personal computer so I can run PHP scripts without needing to upload them every time to my server for testing.

The Apache is working on port 80, i.e. I can view my script by going to http://127.0.0.1:80/index.php .

My question is if there is any danger by using the Apache that way, in the sense that now port 80 is listening. Can anyone use this situation to attack my computer?

Thanks,

Joel

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  1. Editorial Team

    Only if it’s bound to external addresses (usually any other than 127.0.0.1). Check the Listen directive in the configuration.

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