IP Threat Report
148.163.90.20
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 2 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +50 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 |
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 148.163.90.20 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 148.163.90.20: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 53 | DNS | Low | DNS server — potential for DNS amplification attacks |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 443 | HTTPS | Low | HTTPS web server — encrypted web traffic |
| 8080 | HTTP-Alt | Low | HTTP alternative port — often used for admin panels or proxies |
| 8888 | HTTP-Alt | Low | Service on port 8888 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2018-1000027 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-9788 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-31122 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59775 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-3455 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-25097 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-29404 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-6270 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-7141 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-3185 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-3167 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32792 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3581 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-0118 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-58098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-10098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32786 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12529 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-4554 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-13938 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15049 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-7679 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22721 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 174 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
148.163.90.20 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (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
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 148.163.90.20 to malicious activity originating from Phoenix, United States, operating on the network of Input Output Flood LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 2 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~2 requests per 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 106 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. The score of 85/100 indicates a confirmed malicious actor. Network-level blocking is appropriate.
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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