IP Threat Report
14.201.212.18
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 | |
| Danger medium hits: 1 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +10 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| POST requests present | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +8 | |
| Danger strong hits: 3 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +75 | |
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +20 | |
| Danger strong hits: 2 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +50 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 |
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 14.201.212.18 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
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 14.201.212.18 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 443 | HTTPS | Low | HTTPS web server — encrypted web traffic |
| 5060 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5060 |
| 50100 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 50100 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2019-9516 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-44487 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-20012 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6109 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-23419 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6110 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-41617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-32728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-26465 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-48795 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-9511 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-23017 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-2768 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51767 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-16905 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51385 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-15919 | NVD → |
| CVE-2008-3844 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-3618 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-36368 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-20685 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-9513 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-14145 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38408 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15778 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 27 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
14.201.212.18 has been assigned a threat score of 103/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 14.201.212.18 originates from Melbourne, Australia, operating on the network of TPG Internet Pty Ltd. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. Over a period of 19 days, this IP generated 7 malicious requests, averaging approximately 0.4 requests per day. Operating from a residential network, this IP may represent a compromised home gateway or IoT device that has been drafted into a larger attack infrastructure. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 106 malicious IPs originating from Australia, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 103/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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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