Port 40814Rapid7 InsightVM Console-to-Engine

Rapid7 InsightVM Console-to-Engine is a communication channel for executing vulnerability scans and assessments..

transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
3/10

caution

lookups
5,273

rank 899 of 993 · top 91%

Technical Details

what runs on :40814

The Rapid7 InsightVM Console-to-Engine port facilitates communication between the InsightVM console and its scan engines. This connection allows for the scheduling and execution of vulnerability assessments across networked assets. The InsightVM solution leverages scanning techniques that assess both external and internal threats to maintain a robust security posture.

Utilizing this port, organizations can request vulnerability scans that probe for security holes, configuration errors, and policy compliance issues. The console manages multiple scan engines, enabling a centralized vulnerability management approach across distributed systems.

This port operates primarily over TCP, providing a reliable connection necessary for transmitting sensitive vulnerability assessment data while ensuring the integrity and availability of the commands and data exchanged between the console and the engine.

Security Information

exposure of :40814

risk score

3/ 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 0.8 below.

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 this port include exposure to network attacks as it opens a communication channel that may be exploited if unsecured. Additionally, any vulnerabilities present in the underlying application may be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the monitoring systems.

To mitigate these risks, organizations should employ firewall rules to restrict access to this port only from trusted sources, ensure that the application handling the scan requests is always updated, and implement strong authentication mechanisms for any communications initiated over this port.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in security — 216 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

3 of 8 encrypted