Port 1002Opsware Agent
Port 1002 is associated with the Opsware Agent, also known as Cogbot, a component used to manage servers and automate IT operational tasks. The agent facilitates communication between managed machines and the Opsware Core server, enabling deployment, monitoring, configuration management, and patching across large-scale enterprise environments..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 10,444
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 427 of 993 · top 43%
Technical Details
what runs on :1002Opsware, acquired by HP (now HPE) and rebranded as HP Server Automation, is an IT automation platform that streamlines server lifecycle management. The Opsware Agent (Cogbot) installed on managed nodes listens on port 1002 TCP to receive instructions from the Opsware Core, enabling command execution, inventory scanning, and automation workflows.
The agent establishes persistent or ad-hoc connections with the management console, allowing administrators to remotely provision software, apply patches, enforce policies, collect performance metrics, and maintain compliance across complex deployments. Data exchanged over this port typically follows proprietary protocols specific to Opsware Server Automation.
Though primarily intended for internal enterprise networks, the port’s usage involves significant privileges on the managed hosts. Its operation requires elevated permissions, allowing deep system changes, which must be tightly controlled to maintain environment integrity.
Security Information
exposure of :1002risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
system averages 3.9 across 342 ports — this one sits 0.1 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Unauthorized access due to weak authentication between agent and server
- Exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities within the Opsware agent software
- Privilege escalation if attackers hijack the agent communication or compromise the server
- Lateral movement by attackers using legitimate management functions for malicious purposes
Common Mitigations:
- Enforce strong, mutual authentication and access controls between agents and central servers
- Regularly patch and update the Opsware Agent software
- Limit network exposure by restricting port 1002 access using firewalls and network segmentation
- Conduct continuous monitoring and audit of agent activities
- Encrypt agent communication channels where supported to prevent interception or tampering
Related Ports
the 8 most looked-up other ports in system — 342 ports carry that label.
| port | service | risk | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| :8888 | Sun Answerbook & Alt HTTP | TCP | Web Services | caution | 123.9k |
| :4664 | Google Desktop Search | TCP | System | caution | 67.2k |
| :8008 | IBM HTTP Server Admin | TCP | Web Services | caution | 58.3k |
| :3268 | Microsoft Global Catalog (GC) | TCPUDP | Security | caution | 54.6k |
| :135 | Microsoft EPMAP | TCPUDP | Security | caution | 51.9k |
| :9080 | WebSphere HTTP Transport (default) | TCP | Web Services | caution | 51.6k |
| :23 | Telnet | TCP | Remote Access | caution | 34.8k |
| :12489 | NSClient Monitoring Agent | TCP | Network Services | caution | 30.0k |
risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
0 of 8 encrypted