Port 9420MooseFS Master-Chunk
Port 9420 is primarily used by MooseFS, an open-source distributed file system, facilitating communication between the Master Server and Chunk Servers to coordinate file storage and management efficiently across distributed infrastructure..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 8,997
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 545 of 993 · top 55%
Technical Details
what runs on :9420MooseFS Overview: MooseFS is a fault-tolerant, open-source distributed file system designed to span multiple servers, providing a single namespace accessible by clients. It offers high availability and scalability for storing large amounts of data, typically used in cloud environments, high-performance computing, and data centers.
Master and Chunk Server Interaction: Within the MooseFS architecture, the Master Server manages metadata—the directory structure, file system namespace, file locations, access permissions, and system status. Chunk Servers, on the other hand, store the file data as chunks. Communication over port 9420 enables the Master Server to orchestrate where chunks are stored, synchronize status information, and dispatch maintenance instructions, ensuring data integrity and redundancy.
Port-Specific Functionality: Port 9420, by default, facilitates TCP-based internal communication pathways necessary for system operation, encompassing chunk registration, heartbeat signaling, replication coordination, and failure detection. This internal management is critical for maintaining a consistent and reliable distributed storage architecture.
Security Information
exposure of :9420risk score
4/ 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 0.1 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
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Lack of encryption on port 9420 can expose sensitive metadata and operational commands if intercepted.
- Unauthorized access may allow attackers to manipulate chunk server communication, leading to data exposure or denial-of-service conditions.
- Exploitation of misconfigurations or software vulnerabilities within MooseFS can further elevate risk of compromise.
Common Mitigations:
- Restrict access to port 9420 using internal network segments, firewalls, and IP whitelisting.
- Implement network segmentation to isolate MooseFS components from public networks.
- Use VPNs or SSH tunnels to encrypt communication if MooseFS is deployed across less-trusted networks.
- Regularly update MooseFS software to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Enable authentication mechanisms if supported, and monitor network traffic for anomalies.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
1 of 8 encrypted