Ethereum

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Ethereum JSON-RPC — blockchain node API, wallet theft if exposed

🔍 How to Scan Port 8545

nmap -sV -p 8545 target

nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 8545 target

nc -zv target 8545

Scan port 8545 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
If Ethereum is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
Use searchsploit ethereum to find known exploits
Monitor traffic on port 8545 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation

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