8090
Confluence / Cockpit
High RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
8090
Service Name
Confluence / Cockpit
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
High
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8090?
Port 8090 is the default HTTP port for Atlassian Confluence Server, a widely used team collaboration and wiki platform. The standalone Confluence server (non-Tomcat) listens on this port for web interface access. It is also used by Red Hat Cockpit for server management and various other web applications.
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8090 (Confluence / Cockpit) is classified as high risk. This port is a common target for automated scanning and brute-force attacks. If you must expose it, restrict access to known IP addresses.
Recommendation: Use firewall rules to whitelist trusted IPs. Enable rate limiting and intrusion detection.