Is port 4949 (Munin) dangerous?

Port 4949 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 4949 be open on my firewall?

Port 4949 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 4949 use?

Port 4949 (Munin) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:4949 (TCP)

Munin

Medium Riesgo

TCP — System & Infrastructure

Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 4949

Nombre del servicio Munin

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoría System & Infrastructure

Riesgo de seguridad Medium

Rango de puertos Registrados (1024-49151)

Qué es el puerto 4949?

Port 4949 is used by Munin, an open-source networked resource monitoring tool that collects metrics from servers and generates graphs. Munin nodes listen on this port to respond to queries from the Munin master server. While Munin itself provides limited security controls, exposure of this port can leak detailed system performance data.

TCP System & Infrastructure

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 4949 (Munin) está clasificado como riesgo medio. Aunque este servicio se expone comúnmente, considera usar alternativas cifradas cuando estén disponibles.

Recomendación: Mantén el servicio actualizado. Monitorea los registros en busca de actividad inusual.

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Términos relacionados

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