IP Threat Report
38.127.172.20
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 38.127.172.20 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-2016-10158 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-3412 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-0796 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-3669 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-31122 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-2305 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-26691 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-7272 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5766 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-3566 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-2301 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-1171 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-2270 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1301 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-20783 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-4603 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-4025 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-9935 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-5768 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-4642 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-1351 | NVD → |
| CVE-2014-2497 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-0736 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-22720 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-7584 | 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
38.127.172.20 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
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 38.127.172.20 to malicious activity originating from Washington, United States, operating on the network of Cogent Communications. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 1 days in our monitoring system, producing 1 flagged requests at a rate of ~1/day. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. With 186 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 70/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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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