IP Threat Report
168.144.92.52
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 56 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 168 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 8 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 29 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 |
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 168.144.92.52 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 168.144.92.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 168.144.92.52 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 168.144.92.0/24
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 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-38475 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49812 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-43394 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-40898 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0942 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-2299 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49630 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38473 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-0796 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-1176 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0941 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38476 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-66200 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-4365 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-23048 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4360 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-55753 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-2688 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-42516 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-43204 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59775 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38709 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38477 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38474 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 37 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
168.144.92.52 has been assigned a threat score of 160/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 168.144.92.52 to malicious activity originating from Bengaluru, India, operating on the network of DigitalOcean. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 1 days in our monitoring system, producing 2 flagged requests at a rate of ~2/day. Classified as a hosting IP, this address likely runs on a rented server or cloud instance. Attackers prefer datacenter IPs for their high bandwidth and disposable nature. With 110 flagged addresses, India represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 160/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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.
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