IP Threat Report
20.216.189.83
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 3 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +75 | |
| Danger medium hits: 3 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +30 |
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 20.216.189.83 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
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 20.216.189.83 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 443 | HTTPS | Low | HTTPS web server — encrypted web traffic |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-38709 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-26377 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22719 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-0217 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-24795 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38475 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-40438 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-27316 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-65082 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-15715 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-26691 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22721 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38474 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32785 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-11993 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-0796 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-0211 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-53020 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-44790 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-17567 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32792 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-4365 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-25690 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-35452 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 90 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
20.216.189.83 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 20.216.189.83 has been traced to Paris, France, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation. 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 2 flagged requests at a rate of ~2/day. Operating from datacenter infrastructure, this IP is typical of addresses used in organized attack operations. Cloud and VPS providers are commonly exploited as launching platforms for automated scanning. Our records show 101 malicious IPs originating from France, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 105/100 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.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 Vulnerability Scanning Explained
Vulnerability scanning is the automated process of probing web applications for known weaknesses. Attackers use tools like Nuclei, Nikto, and ZAP to test thousands of hosts per hour, looking for exposed configuration files, outdated software, and default credentials.
💡 IP Geolocation Accuracy Limitations
IP geolocation databases provide approximate locations with varying accuracy. City-level geolocation is typically 50-80% accurate, while country-level exceeds 95%. VPNs, proxies, and mobile networks further reduce reliability, making geolocation a useful but imperfect intelligence signal.