IP Threat Report
209.251.22.254
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +20 | |
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Foreign referer | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Probe 302→404 | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 |
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 209.251.22.254 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
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 209.251.22.254 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
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 |
| 60000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 60000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 27 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
209.251.22.254 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 209.251.22.254 has been traced to Los Angeles, United States, operating on the network of Sprious LLC, Emeigh Investments LLC. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. During its 59-day observation window, we recorded 269 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 4.6 per day on average. 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 200 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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