← Port Encyclopedia
4505
SaltStack
TCP
DevOps
Critical Risk
SaltStack Master — configuration management, CVE-2020-11651 RCE
🔍 How to Scan Port 4505
nmap -sV -p 4505 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 4505 target
nc -zv target 4505
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 4505 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If SaltStack is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit saltstackto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 4505 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation