Port 5814HP Support Automation

Port 5814 is used primarily by Hewlett-Packard OpenView's Support Automation tools, including Self-Healing Services. These services enable remote diagnostics, automated issue detection, and streamlined support workflows for enterprise IT environments. The primary goal is seamless system management with proactive problem resolution..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
14,773

rank 226 of 993 · top 23%

Technical Details

what runs on :5814

Port 5814 facilitates communication for HP OpenView Support Automation and related Self-Healing Services. These tools enable HP software to monitor IT infrastructure components proactively, connecting various hardware and software assets to an administrative console for status updates, alerts, and remote interventions.

The port supports both TCP and UDP communications for different interaction types. TCP is commonly used for session-oriented tasks like configuration commands and file transfers, while UDP supports lightweight, rapid notifications and status messages. This dual protocol design supports versatile management requirements.

Designed to improve uptime and reduce manual intervention, this port allows integration with HP's broader OpenView suite, enabling automated diagnostics, health checking, and problem remediation directly integrated with enterprise support frameworks. It helps in managing complex multi-platform environments with minimal disruption.

Security Information

exposure of :5814

risk score

4/ 10caution

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

remote access averages 4.0 across 110 ports — this one sits level with it.

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

Common Vulnerabilities:

  • Unauthorized access if authentication is weak or misconfigured
  • Exposure of sensitive diagnostic data during transmission
  • Abuse by attackers to gain insight into network topology or system health
  • Potential for exploitation if the service has unpatched flaws

Mitigations:

  • Limit port exposure through network segmentation and firewalls
  • Employ strict access controls and strong authentication
  • Regularly patch HP OpenView and associated services
  • Encrypt traffic where feasible, or limit management access to secure internal networks
  • Monitor and log activity on this port to detect unusual patterns indicating misuse

the 8 most looked-up other ports in remote access — 110 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • safe13%
  • caution88%

0 of 8 encrypted