IP Threat Report
198.20.181.248
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 2 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +50 | |
| 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 198.20.181.248 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 198.20.181.248: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 8080 | HTTP-Alt | Low | HTTP alternative port — often used for admin panels or proxies |
| 8800 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8800 |
| 21242 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 21242 |
| 52951 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 52951 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2019-12524 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12521 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18677 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-11945 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8449 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15810 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1000027 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15049 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-24606 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8517 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1000024 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12529 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 56 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
198.20.181.248 has been assigned a threat score of 95/100 (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 198.20.181.248 has been traced to Buffalo, United States, operating on the network of B2 Net Solutions Inc.. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. The address has been active for 1 days in our monitoring system, producing 1 flagged requests at a rate of ~1/day. The IP is classified as hosting/datacenter infrastructure, commonly associated with rented servers used for automated attack campaigns, botnet command-and-control, or vulnerability scanning at scale. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. With 180 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. With a threat score of 95/100, 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.
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