IP Threat Report
118.140.252.214
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 1 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +25 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 |
Observed Activity
Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.
* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.
Timeline
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 118.140.252.214 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 118.140.252.214: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | FTP | Medium | File Transfer Protocol — often targeted for anonymous login attacks |
| 53 | DNS | Low | DNS server — potential for DNS amplification attacks |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 1443 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 1443 |
| 5555 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5555 |
⚠️ 1 high-risk port detected on 118.140.252.214. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2017-7679 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-3183 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-3767 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1301 | NVD → |
| CVE-2006-7250 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32792 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-2109 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4558 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-29404 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32791 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-0287 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-4317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-0226 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-31122 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-4415 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-1945 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-0883 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-7041 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0166 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3572 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-3526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-1788 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32786 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-4619 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3505 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 138 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
Blacklist Status (DNSBL)
This IP was checked against major DNS-based blacklists used by mail servers and firewalls worldwide.
Checked: Spamhaus, SpamCop, Barracuda, SORBS, CBL, UCEProtect. Results may change over time.
Threat Analysis
118.140.252.214 has been assigned a threat score of 60/100 (High). This score indicates high threat severity. The IP has shown clear patterns of malicious behavior that warrant immediate defensive measures.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 118.140.252.214 has been traced to Tsing Yi, Hong Kong, operating on the network of HGC Global Communications Limited. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. The address has been active for 1 days in our monitoring system, producing 1 flagged requests at a rate of ~1/day. This is a residential IP address, suggesting a compromised home device such as a router, smart appliance, or infected workstation participating in a botnet. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. With 104 flagged addresses, Hong Kong represents a significant presence in our threat database. The score of 60/100 warrants active monitoring and rate-limiting. Full blocking is advisable for sensitive systems.
This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.
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