IP Threat Report
158.62.211.145
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 12 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| 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 158.62.211.145 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 158.62.211.145: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 4444 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 27 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
158.62.211.145 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (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
IP address 158.62.211.145 has been traced to San Jose, United States, operating on the network of Charter Communications Inc. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. The address has been active for 4 days in our monitoring system, producing 2 flagged requests at a rate of ~0.5/day. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. With 201 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. With a threat score of 105/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
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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