Port 6050Arcserve Backup
Brightstor Arcserve Backup (now known as Arcserve Backup) is a comprehensive data protection solution that provides disk-based and tape-based backup, recovery, and archiving for enterprise environments. It assists businesses in securing their crucial data by automating backup processes for servers, applications, and databases, facilitating disaster recovery, and supporting various storage media..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 5/10
- lookups
- 5,673
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 864 of 993 · top 87%
1 other service is registered on port 6050. compare all 2 →
Technical Details
what runs on :6050Brightstor Arcserve Backup is a robust backup and recovery software suite designed for enterprise data protection. It automates the backup process of files, databases, and system states across complex IT environments, supporting Windows, Linux, and UNIX platforms. The application uses client-server architecture where backup agents installed on hosts communicate with a central management server to perform and schedule backups efficiently.
Communication on port 6050 typically occurs over TCP, enabling the Arcserve management server and agents to exchange backup instructions, status updates, and metadata. This dedicated port supports efficient orchestration of backup jobs, remote management capabilities, and facilitates seamless integration with storage devices such as tape libraries or disk arrays.
The software offers advanced features like incremental backups, deduplication, encryption (optional within payload/data transfer), and integration with cloud storage. It supports industry-standard protocols to ensure data integrity and optimize network bandwidth during backup windows, contributing to reliable and scalable enterprise backup solutions.
Security Information
exposure of :6050risk score
5/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
file transfer averages 4.1 across 114 ports — this one sits 0.9 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:
- Improperly exposed backup ports may allow unauthorized access, leading to data leakage or manipulation.
- Unencrypted client-server communication could be intercepted, risking sensitive backup metadata exposure.
- Outdated software components may contain exploitable flaws for privilege escalation or remote code execution.
Common Mitigations:
- Restrict access to backup communication ports like 6050 using network segmentation and firewalls.
- Enable application-level authentication and, where possible, encryption to protect data-in-transit.
- Regularly patch and update Arcserve Backup to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strict access controls with role-based permissions and audit logging.
- Monitor backup server activity for anomalies or unauthorized actions.
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| :8080 | FilePhile Relay | UDP | File Transfer | caution | 25.6k |
| :1337 | WASTE Encrypted Sharing | TCP | Security | caution | 22.9k |
risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
1 of 8 encrypted