Port 4851Apache Derby Replication

Apache Derby database replication traffic between a master and standby database.

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
0

rank 994 of 2,582 · top 38%

also known as Apache Derby database replication

Technical Details

what runs on :4851

Apache Derby replication uses a Derby-specific replication channel, normally over TCP, between the master and the slave. The peers establish a replication session and stream database changes and related state from the master to the standby; port 4851 is the conventional replication port, while Derby Network Server client traffic commonly uses 1527. IANA lists both TCP and UDP for this assignment, although Derby replication deployments are generally associated with TCP.

Security Information

exposure of :4851

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

databases averages 3.7 across 86 ports — this one sits 0.3 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

Replication traffic can contain database contents and operational state, so this endpoint should be restricted to the master and standby hosts on a private network or protected management segment. It should not be exposed directly to the Internet; apply Derby authentication and transport protections where supported, and monitor unexpected connection attempts.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in databases — 86 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

1 of 8 encrypted