Port 8702SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager
SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a traffic management and bandwidth monitoring application that primarily uses UDP port 8702 for communication between its management console and distributed agents. It allows network administrators to control usage, prioritize traffic, and enforce data quotas across a network in real-time..
- transport
- udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 3/10
- lookups
- 9,708
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 493 of 993 · top 50%
Technical Details
what runs on :8702SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a versatile bandwidth management tool that operates over network communication, predominantly utilizing UDP port 8702. This port facilitates the connection between a centralized management console and network nodes where the software agent is installed. By transmitting control commands and traffic data over this port, administrators can effectively monitor, shape, and throttle network traffic to enforce policies.
The manager supports creating custom traffic rules based on IP address, port, application, or protocol, enabling fine-grained traffic shaping that prioritizes critical services while preventing network congestion. The communication over UDP helps ensure low-latency exchange of monitoring statistics and enforcement commands with minimal protocol overhead.
SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is commonly deployed in organizational LAN environments to optimize resource usage and guarantee service level agreements. It can also generate detailed bandwidth usage reports thanks to its continual communication with network endpoints over the configured port.
Security Information
exposure of :8702risk 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
udp
udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Because it relies on a UDP port without encryption, data sent between the console and agents could be intercepted through techniques like packet sniffing.
- The service on UDP port 8702 may be susceptible to spoofed commands if adequate authentication controls are not enforced.
- Open UDP ports can potentially be exploited in reflected UDP amplification DDoS attacks if exposed to the internet.
Common Mitigations:
- Operational deployment should restrict UDP 8702 exposure using firewalls and access control lists, limiting communication strictly within trusted network segments.
- Employ VPN tunnels or other encryption methods to protect data in transit, since native encryption is lacking.
- Ensure up-to-date versions of SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager are used to leverage any security enhancements or patches.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms on management consoles and agents to prevent unauthorized control.
- Monitor network activity for unusual spikes that could signal misuse of this UDP service.
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