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2379
etcd
TCP
Container
Critical Risk
etcd client — Kubernetes key-value store, cluster secrets exposure
🔍 How to Scan Port 2379
nmap -sV -p 2379 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 2379 target
nc -zv target 2379
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 2379 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If etcd is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit etcdto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 2379 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation