Port 4750BladeLogic Agent

**BladeLogic Agent** facilitates communication between BMC's BladeLogic Server Automation platform and managed servers. It enables administrators to automate configuration, provision systems, manage software deployment, and monitor server compliance via a secure agent running on the target device..

transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
8,679

rank 583 of 993 · top 59%

Technical Details

what runs on :4750

BladeLogic Agent is an endpoint component of BMC's BladeLogic Server Automation suite. It provides a secured communication channel for executing administrative commands remotely and managing server lifecycles. Typically installed as a system service, the agent listens on TCP port 4750 to receive instructions from the BladeLogic Application Server (AppServer).

The agent supports various operations like patch management, inventory collection, compliance assessments, and software deployments. It leverages role-based access control and integrates with enterprise identity management solutions for secure operation. Communication is initiated by authenticated AppServers that issue commands which the agent executes locally, ensuring operations adhere to established policies.

BladeLogic Agent is a core part of enterprise infrastructure automation, scaling global server management through reliable connectivity. It requires consistent network availability and appropriate firewall configuration, with port 4750 needing to be open between management servers and endpoints.

Security Information

exposure of :4750

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:

  • Unauthorized access due to weak or default credentials
  • Exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in outdated agent versions
  • Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks if data transmission lacks sufficient encryption
  • Misconfigurations that expose management interfaces to untrusted networks

Common Mitigations:

  • Employ strong, unique authentication credentials with role-based permissions
  • Regularly update the agent to the latest secure release
  • Restrict port 4750 access to trusted management servers via firewalls
  • Use network encryption (e.g., TLS) if supported to protect data in transit
  • Monitor and log agent communication for anomalous activity to detect compromise attempts

the 8 most looked-up other ports in network services — 604 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

0 of 8 encrypted