Port 2262CoMotion Backup

CoMotion Backup is a network service that facilitates distributed file sharing and backup functionalities. It is primarily used within enterprise environments to provide redundancy, data protection, and versioning capabilities over TCP and UDP transports. While it is a relatively uncommon service today, it was once deployed to optimize collaborative workflows and ensure data persistence through backup synchronization..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
4,041

rank 984 of 993 · top 99%

Technical Details

what runs on :2262

CoMotion Backup operates as part of a distributed file system, allowing multiple nodes to share, synchronize, and back up files across a network. It uses both TCP for reliable data transfer and UDP for control signaling or multicast operations, optimizing transfer efficiency based on network conditions.

The service is architected to perform incremental backups, maintaining version history and allowing file recovery in case of corruption or accidental deletion. Typically, it integrates with client agents that transparently manage backup tasks without disrupting user workflows.

Communication over port 2262 is not standardized through any major standards body, as CoMotion Backup is considered a proprietary protocol. Systems using this port rely on custom software stacks, which may vary in implementation specifics across deployments.

Security Information

exposure of :2262

risk score

4/ 10caution

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

file transfer averages 4.1 across 114 ports — this one sits 0.1 below.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

Common vulnerabilities for CoMotion Backup include:

  • Unauthorized Access: If improperly secured, backup endpoints can be exploited to gain unauthorized data access.
  • Data Interception: The lack of encryption can make data transferred over the network susceptible to packet sniffing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
  • Service Exploitation: Attackers could exploit flaws in the server software, leading to denial of service or remote code execution.

Mitigations include:

  • Network Segmentation: Restricting access to backup services within trusted network segments.
  • Use of VPNs/Tunneling: Encapsulate traffic in secure tunnels to protect data in transit.
  • Access Controls: Implement strict authentication and role-based authorization.
  • Patching: Regularly update backup software to address known vulnerabilities.
  • Monitoring: Employ intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious activities on port 2262.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in file transfer — 114 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

1 of 8 encrypted