Port 2301HP System Management Redirect
Port 2301 is primarily utilized by HP System Management tools to provide a redirect service to the main HP System Management homepage, which typically runs securely on port 2381. This port facilitates initial communication and then forwards connections to the primary management interface for monitoring and controlling HP server hardware..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 7,397
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 689 of 993 · top 69%
Technical Details
what runs on :2301HP System Management offers a suite of software and web interfaces to monitor, maintain, and configure Hewlett-Packard servers. Port 2301 traditionally served as an initial web interface that redirects HTTP requests to a more secure HTTPS interface on port 2381.
When an administrator connects via HTTP to port 2301, the service responds with an HTTP redirect to establish a secure, encrypted session over port 2381. This design improves ease of access by automatically guiding users to the correct, secured interface without requiring manual entry.
While traffic on 2301 itself is limited — largely consisting of redirect requests — it plays a critical role in the management workflow by providing a straightforward entry point. Over time, many organizations have phased out direct HTTP access completely in favor of defaulting to HTTPS for better security.
Security Information
exposure of :2301risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
network services averages 3.9 across 604 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:
- Because port 2301 typically runs over HTTP, it is susceptible to interception, eavesdropping, and man-in-the-middle attacks during the connection and redirection phase.
- If the redirect mechanism is misconfigured or outdated, attackers may exploit vulnerabilities to intercept administrator credentials or inject malicious content.
- Exposure of the redirector service might provide attackers with information about the hardware or management software versions.
Common Mitigations:
- Close or firewall port 2301 to limit exposure and enforce direct use of HTTPS on port 2381.
- Configure redirects to use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) and disable plain HTTP responses whenever possible.
- Keep the HP System Management software updated with the latest patches.
- Limit access to management ports via access control lists (ACLs), VPNs, or management VLANs.
- Regularly audit exposed management services and implement monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
0 of 8 encrypted