IP Threat Report
38.127.172.123
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form spam: no_js_check | Spam/malware keywords in request content | +0 |
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 38.127.172.123 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 38.127.172.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
📧 Content Abuse Prevention
IP 38.127.172.123 is flooding forms with spam. Implement time-based tokens and block IPs submitting more than 5 forms per hour.
Neighbors in 38.127.172.0/24
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-2016-6294 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-0232 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-5704 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-3526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-31629 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-1171 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-7129 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-7804 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3487 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-10549 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-0235 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-15132 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-7456 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-17567 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-23943 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-1351 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5772 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-4540 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-10158 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-4147 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-6295 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-9638 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-3329 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-4542 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-9138 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 331 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
38.127.172.123 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). The IP is rated as a high-level threat. Network administrators should implement blocking rules and monitor for any connections from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 38.127.172.123, geolocated to Washington, United States, operating on the network of Cogent Communications, as a source of suspicious network activity. 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. Our records show 186 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A threat score of 70/100 places this IP in the high-risk category. Blocking at the firewall level is recommended.
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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