Port 15000Kaspersky Network Agent
Kaspersky Network Agent is a key component in Kaspersky's security infrastructure, facilitating communication between managed security products and the central administration server. It enables remote deployment, configuration, monitoring, and updates of security policies, ensuring seamless management of endpoints across an organization..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 17,504
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 161 of 993 · top 16%
3 other services are registered on port 15000. compare all 4 →
Technical Details
what runs on :15000Kaspersky Network Agent operates as a mediator between Kaspersky-managed endpoints and the Kaspersky Security Center. It enables centralized administration by relaying commands, updates, and status reports, which streamlines security policy enforcement and simplifies management tasks across large networks.
This agent listens primarily on TCP port 15000, allowing the Kaspersky Administration Server to push policies, updates, and commands to workstations and servers. Communication typically follows proprietary protocols optimized for reliable delivery of security-related instructions and status notifications.
Additionally, the Network Agent supports various deployment scenarios, including integration with Active Directory and hierarchical administration server structures. Its design facilitates efficient network discovery, grouping, and task scheduling, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining compliance with organizational security standards.
Security Information
exposure of :15000risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
security averages 3.8 across 216 ports — this one sits 0.2 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 through exposed management ports, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate endpoint settings.
- Man-in-the-middle attacks if communication is unencrypted, risking interception or tampering with data.
- Exploits targeting flaws in the agent could lead to privilege escalation or denial of service.
Common Mitigations:
- Restrict access to port 15000 using firewalls or network segmentation to only trusted administration servers.
- Enable encryption for management communications where supported or use VPN tunnels to secure data-in-transit.
- Regularly update Kaspersky products to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Employ strong authentication and access controls for management interfaces.
- Monitor port activity for anomalies that might indicate unauthorized attempts or misuse.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
3 of 8 encrypted