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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 -sV to 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 nfs to 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