Port 198134D Database Communication

Port 19813 is primarily utilized for communication between 4D database servers and their clients. It enables the exchange of data, execution of queries, and synchronization of application logic in environments where 4D is deployed for rapid database development and management..

transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
10,601

rank 412 of 993 · top 41%

Technical Details

what runs on :19813

Port 19813 serves as the primary conduit for client-server communication within the 4D database ecosystem. 4D, an integrated development environment and database platform, uses this port to transmit SQL queries, procedure calls, and data updates between clients and the backend server. This facilitates a seamless real-time user experience during data entry, retrieval, and manipulation.

The communication protocol over this port supports various functions including user authentication, transaction processing, table management, and application logic execution. Given 4D’s emphasis on rapid development, the port is optimized for interactive sessions where client applications require low-latency access to stored data while concurrently performing updates.

Typically, this port operates over TCP, ensuring reliable data transfer. It is designed primarily for internal network use within trusted environments or segments protected by network controls. Despite being largely unofficial in terms of IANA assignment, it is recognized within the 4D community as the standard port for this purpose.

Security Information

exposure of :19813

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

databases averages 4.0 across 58 ports — this one sits level with it.

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: If left exposed, attackers may attempt brute-force or enumeration attacks to gain access to the database server.
  • Data Interception: Communication over this port is often unencrypted, risking exposure of sensitive data in transit via sniffing techniques.
  • Service Exploitation: Vulnerabilities within the 4D server software could be targeted for denial-of-service or remote code execution.

Common Mitigations

  • Segmentation and Firewalling: Restrict access to this port through internal segmentation and firewall ACLs, permitting only trusted IP ranges.
  • Secure Authentication: Enforce strong password policies and consider multi-factor authentication to limit unauthorized access.
  • Encryption: Use encrypted tunnels (e.g., VPN, SSH port forwarding) to encapsulate traffic since native encryption is typically absent.
  • Updates and Patching: Regularly update the 4D server software to remediate known vulnerabilities.
  • Monitoring: Implement intrusion detection and log auditing to detect suspicious access attempts.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in databases — 58 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

1 of 8 encrypted