IP Threat Report
156.67.29.18
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA changed for same IP | Multiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique | +25 | |
| Danger strong hits: 46 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 10 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 21 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 58 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 31 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 |
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 156.67.29.18 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
🤖 Bot Detection
Address UA spoofing from 156.67.29.18: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.
🌊 Traffic Flood Defense
IP 156.67.29.18 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.
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 |
| 25 | SMTP | Medium | SMTP mail server — can be abused for spam relay |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 143 | IMAP | Low | Service on port 143 |
| 465 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 465 |
| 587 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 587 |
| 993 | IMAPS | Low | Service on port 993 |
| 3001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3001 |
| 3003 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3003 |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| 3306 | MySQL | High | MySQL database — should never be exposed to the internet |
| 8084 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8084 |
| 8086 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8086 |
| 8089 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8089 |
| 8181 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8181 |
| 8888 | HTTP-Alt | Low | Service on port 8888 |
⚠️ 1 high-risk port detected on 156.67.29.18. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2022-26377 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22719 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-24795 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22720 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-14178 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-58098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-40898 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38476 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-3205 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-31625 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-37454 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-9118 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-4365 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-21708 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4360 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-14177 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49812 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59775 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-28330 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-31626 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-21707 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-4900 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 93 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
156.67.29.18 has been assigned a threat score of 255/100 (Critical). This places it in the critical threat category. Immediate blocking is strongly advised across all network perimeters.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 156.67.29.18 originates from Lauterbourg, France, operating on the network of Contabo GmbH. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. During its 1-day observation window, we recorded 2 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 2 per day on average. Operating from datacenter infrastructure, this IP is typical of addresses used in organized attack operations. Cloud and VPS providers are commonly exploited as launching platforms for automated scanning. Two attack patterns were identified (User-Agent Anomaly and Request Flooding), suggesting a semi-automated campaign that targets multiple vulnerabilities. Our records show 191 malicious IPs originating from France, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. With a threat score of 255/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
This IP belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 TLS Fingerprinting (JA3/JA4)
TLS fingerprinting creates unique identifiers based on how clients negotiate encrypted connections. The JA3 and JA4 methods generate hashes from TLS ClientHello parameters, enabling identification of specific tools and malware regardless of IP address changes.
💡 XML External Entity (XXE) Attacks
XXE vulnerabilities in XML parsers allow attackers to read local files, perform SSRF, and execute denial of service attacks. Many legacy applications and APIs remain vulnerable to XXE due to insecure default XML parser configurations.