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

Scan port 4505 with nmap -sV to 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 saltstack to 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

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