4949
Munin
Medium RiskTCP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
4949
Service Name
Munin
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 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
Security Considerations
Port 4949 (Munin) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.
Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.