IP Threat Report
38.127.172.180
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 38.127.172.180 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
📧 Spam Protection
Enable CAPTCHA on all public forms. Add honeypot fields. Rate-limit submissions to 3 per minute per IP. Deploy Akismet or CleanTalk.
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-2016-7129 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6977 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-4698 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-15710 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-0217 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3597 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-6290 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3669 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-4542 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5771 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-0231 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-16642 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-8935 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-5590 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-0098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-2688 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-9641 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-5589 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-7124 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-4718 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5769 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-8743 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5768 | NVD → |
| CVE-2006-20001 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38475 | 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
38.127.172.180 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). This classifies it as a high-severity threat. Proactive blocking is recommended for sensitive infrastructure.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 38.127.172.180, geolocated to Washington, United States, operating on the network of Cogent Communications, as a source of suspicious network activity. Our sensors captured 1 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~1 requests per day. 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. United States currently accounts for 186 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. The score of 70/100 indicates a confirmed malicious actor. Network-level blocking is appropriate.
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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