IP Threat Report
152.232.165.238
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| 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 152.232.165.238 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Other malicious IPs detected in the same /24 subnet — consider blocking 152.232.165.0/24
- 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 152.232.165.238 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Neighbors in 152.232.165.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 8800 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8800 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2019-12529 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15810 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-13345 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18860 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8449 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18678 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15811 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-10003 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18677 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15049 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8450 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12523 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-25097 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1000024 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12520 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12521 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 56 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
152.232.165.238 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). At this threat level, the IP is considered high risk. Firewall rules should be updated to deny traffic from this source.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 152.232.165.238 has been traced to Buffalo, United States, operating on the network of B2 Net Solutions Inc.. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. Over a period of 1 days, this IP generated 1 malicious requests, averaging approximately 1 requests per day. The address is classified as residential, meaning it likely belongs to an end-user ISP connection. Malicious activity from residential IPs typically indicates device compromise or botnet membership. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 181 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. The score of 70/100 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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