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RPCBind / Portmapper

RPC service mapper

:111 2 guides 2 phases
1 min read Updated: Jul 13, 2026

What is RPCBind / Portmapper?
RPCBind maps RPC program numbers to ports so RPC clients can find services like NFS-related daemons.

Common security issues

  • RPC program exposure that leads straight into NFS and other RPC services

  • Information leakage from listing registered RPC programs

  • NFS stacks reachable externally due to weak network segmentation

  • Misconfigured RPC access controls or overly broad firewall rules

Enumeration

Guides for enumerating RPC programs and ports via rpcinfo

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Vulnerability Discovery

Find dangerous RPC services via portmapper like NFS, NIS, rexd

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