IP Threat Report
172.96.84.233
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 172.96.84.233 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 172.96.84.233: 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 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 27 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
172.96.84.233 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
172.96.84.233 is registered in Chicago, United States, operating on the network of Emeigh Investments LLC. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. Our sensors captured 1 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~1 requests per day. Operating from a residential network, this IP may represent a compromised home gateway or IoT device that has been drafted into a larger attack infrastructure. Active path scanning has been detected — this IP probes for hundreds of common file and directory names. United States currently accounts for 206 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 105/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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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💡 File Upload Vulnerabilities
Insecure file upload functionality allows attackers to upload web shells, malware, or scripts that execute on the server. Proper validation must check file content, not just extensions, and uploaded files should be stored outside the web root.