Port 4136 CL-DB-REQUEST
Port 4136 is the IANA-assigned cl-db-request port for Classic Line Database Server Request (TCP / UDP).
What is port 4136 used for?
Port 4136 is assigned to cl-db-request and uses TCP / UDP. The IANA registry describes the service as “Classic Line Database Server Request”. It sits in the registered range, the block used by databases, application servers and developer tooling. Port conflicts here are common when several local services start at once.
Ports are the transport-layer address a service listens on. A client that wants to reach cl-db-request connects to port 4136. A TCP connection is refused when nothing is listening, while a UDP request simply goes unanswered. That is why a port conflict appears whenever two processes try to bind the same number.
Use the commands below to confirm whether port 4136 is actually in use before you change firewall rules. Blocking the port stops new inbound traffic at the firewall, but it does not stop a local process from listening, and it does not remove the service from the machine.
Source: IANA Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry.
Check and block port 4136
Copy-ready commands for the protocols assigned to this port. Run the check first, then block only what should not be reachable.
Check on Linux
sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :4136'
sudo ss -ulpn 'sport = :4136'Check on Windows
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 4136 -State Listen -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 4136 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinueBlock with UFW
sudo ufw deny 4136/tcp
sudo ufw deny 4136/udpBlock with iptables
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4136 -j DROP
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4136 -j DROPThese commands are examples for a typical host. Check the listener before you change firewall rules, and persist iptables rules with iptables-save or netfilter-persistent. On Windows, use Windows Defender Firewall or New-NetFirewallRule for persistent blocks. The iptables rules here cover IPv4; mirror them with ip6tables if IPv6 is enabled.
Is port 4136 safe to expose?
This port is not on our curated list of services with a widely exploited profile. Exposure is only safe when the listening service is intended, patched and protected by a firewall. Keep the listening service patched and remove it if unused. A default-deny firewall policy with explicit allow rules is still the safest baseline.
Where port 4136 is usually used
Most traffic on port 4136 falls into these scenarios. The demo below is a safe way to confirm the listener before you change anything.
- Application servers opening pooled connections to the database on port 4136.
- Migrations, backups and reporting jobs run from a trusted bastion host.
- Local Docker or test environments that publish the database on the host.
Open a test connection
Probe the TCP listener before you debug credentials or driver settings.
nc -vz 127.0.0.1 4136
Common problems with port 4136
Connection refused or timed out
Refused usually means the host is reachable but nothing is listening on port 4136. A timeout more often means a firewall drop, a wrong host or a service bound to a different interface.
Port already in use
Find the process holding the port with sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :4136' or sudo lsof -i :4136. Stop that process or configure it to bind another port; killing it without identifying it can take down a production service.
Firewall rule did not survive a reboot
UFW and Windows Firewall keep rules across restarts. Raw iptables rules do not: save them with iptables-save or the netfilter-persistent package, and re-apply after upgrades that reset the ruleset.
The port is blocked but still reachable
A firewall rule filters inbound traffic; it does not close the listener. Confirm with the check command above and bind the service to 127.0.0.1 when only local clients need it.
Port 4136 at a glance
| Port number | 4136 |
|---|---|
| Service name | cl-db-request |
| Transport protocol | TCP / UDP |
| Category | Databases |
| Range | Registered port (1024–10000) |
| Risk level | Standard/Low |
| Registered assignee | Not listed |
| Registry description | Classic Line Database Server Request |
| Source | IANA Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 4136 used for?
Port 4136 (CL-DB-REQUEST) uses TCP / UDP. Classic Line Database Server Request.
How do I check if port 4136 is open?
On Linux run `sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :4136'` and `sudo ss -ulpn 'sport = :4136'`. On Windows run `Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 4136 -State Listen -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue` and `Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 4136 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue` in PowerShell. If the port is open, the output shows a process listening on port 4136; empty output usually means nothing is bound to it.
How do I block port 4136?
With UFW run `sudo ufw deny 4136/tcp` and `sudo ufw deny 4136/udp`. With iptables run `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4136 -j DROP` and `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4136 -j DROP`. Persist the iptables rules with your distribution's netfilter-persistent or iptables-save tooling so they survive a reboot.
Is port 4136 safe to expose?
This port is not on our curated list of services with a widely exploited profile. Exposure is only safe when the listening service is intended, patched and protected by a firewall. Nevertheless, keep the listening service patched and remove it if unused. A default-deny firewall policy with explicit allow rules is still the safest baseline.
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Primary data: IANA Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry.
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