← Port Encyclopedia
2049
NFS
TCP/UDP
File Transfer
Critical Risk
Network File System — Unix file sharing, no-root-squash exploitation, data theft
🔍 How to Scan Port 2049
nmap -sV -p 2049 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 2049 target
nc -zv target 2049
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 2049 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If NFS is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit nfsto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 2049 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation