Port 40814Rapid7 InsightVM Console-to-Engine
Rapid7 InsightVM Console-to-Engine is a communication channel for executing vulnerability scans and assessments..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 3/10
- lookups
- 5,273
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 899 of 993 · top 91%
Technical Details
what runs on :40814The 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 :40814risk 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.
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