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4444
Metasploit
TCP
Security
Critical Risk
Metasploit default handler — extremely common for reverse shells and payloads
🔍 How to Scan Port 4444
nmap -sV -p 4444 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 4444 target
nc -zv target 4444
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 4444 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If Metasploit is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit metasploitto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 4444 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation