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Port 3001Opsware Satellite

Port 3001 is primarily associated with Opsware Satellite Servers, a component of the Opsware (later HP Server Automation) suite for managing large-scale server infrastructures. This port typically facilitates remote management and automation tasks, enabling administrators to deploy software, enforce compliance, and orchestrate system configurations seamlessly across many servers..

inNetwork ServicesSystemCloud
transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
17,387

rank 165 of 993 · top 17%

1 other service is registered on port 3001. compare all 2 →

Technical Details

what runs on :3001

Opsware Satellite, running on port 3001, functions as an integral part of the Opsware automation system, designed to simplify and scale data center management. This component communicates with central Opsware Command Center servers to relay commands and report status while managing configurations, patch deployment, and provisioning. Communication typically relies on proprietary protocols optimized for reliability during configuration and software update tasks.

The Satellite acts in a hub-and-spoke architecture, handling automation at a localized level, which reduces network congestion and speeds up deployment times. It effectively manages scripts, automation workflows, and configuration snapshots. The port facilitates data transfer, script execution commands, and synchronization traffic between the satellite servers, central command centers, and managed hosts.

Due to its specialized automation role, this port's traffic can encompass a wide range of instructions—from basic software installs to complex policy enforcement. The protocols and payloads are often proprietary but based on TCP for session reliability. It is essential to monitor this port within Opsware deployments to ensure efficient operation.

Security Information

exposure of :3001

risk 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 associated with port 3001 and Opsware Satellite include:

  • Unauthorized access due to weak or default authentication settings.
  • Potential exposure to remote code execution if unpatched vulnerabilities in the Opsware software exist.
  • Risk of man-in-the-middle attacks since the traffic over this port is commonly unencrypted by default.
  • Possible susceptibility to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks which can disrupt server automation operations.

Common mitigations include:

  • Enforcing strong authentication policies and disabling default credentials.
  • Keeping the Opsware/HP Server Automation software consistently patched and updated.
  • Implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict access to port 3001 only from trusted hosts.
  • Considering encryption of traffic either natively, or through VPNs or TLS tunneling.
  • Continuously monitoring and auditing access logs and anomaly detection on this port to identify malicious activities early.

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risk mix of the 8 listed

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