IP Threat Report
185.213.175.137
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: 9 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| Burst: 21 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 21 req / 10s | 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 185.213.175.137 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 185.213.175.0/24
- 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 185.213.175.137: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 185.213.175.137 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
🌊 Traffic Flood Defense
IP 185.213.175.137 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.
Neighbors in 185.213.175.0/24
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-2024-47252 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49630 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49812 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4360 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38476 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-23048 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38475 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38709 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-65082 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-43622 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-42516 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38473 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-66200 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0942 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59775 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-43204 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-4723 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-31122 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38477 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-2688 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38474 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-3526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-58098 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 40 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
185.213.175.137 has been assigned a threat score of 220/100 (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
IP address 185.213.175.137 has been traced to Dronten, Netherlands, operating on the network of NextGenWebs. 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. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. The combination of 3 distinct attack vectors indicates a sophisticated, multi-pronged threat actor deploying automated tools that probe multiple attack surfaces simultaneously. Netherlands currently accounts for 169 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 220/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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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