IP Threat Report
223.123.48.38
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 1 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +25 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| 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 223.123.48.38 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 223.123.48.38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | DNS | Low | DNS server — potential for DNS amplification attacks |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 81 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 81 |
| 123 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 123 |
| 161 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 161 |
| 1723 | PPTP | Low | Service on port 1723 |
| 2000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-32785 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-42516 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49812 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32786 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-15715 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-47252 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-2299 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4001 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-0217 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38709 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-13938 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4360 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-17189 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-4723 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-32791 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-31813 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49630 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38473 | NVD → |
| CVE-2006-20001 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-10082 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-31122 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22720 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-15710 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1333 | 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
223.123.48.38 has been assigned a threat score of 60/100 (High). The IP is rated as a high-level threat. Network administrators should implement blocking rules and monitor for any connections from this address.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 223.123.48.38 has been traced to Qila Saifullah, Pakistan, operating on the network of CMPak Limited. 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. Active path scanning has been detected — this IP probes for hundreds of common file and directory names. Pakistan currently accounts for 109 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. The score of 60/100 warrants active monitoring and rate-limiting. Full blocking is advisable for sensitive systems.
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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XSS attacks inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Reflected XSS uses crafted URLs, while stored XSS persists in databases. Both types can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface websites.
💡 TLS Fingerprinting (JA3/JA4)
TLS fingerprinting creates unique identifiers based on how clients negotiate encrypted connections. The JA3 and JA4 methods generate hashes from TLS ClientHello parameters, enabling identification of specific tools and malware regardless of IP address changes.