IP Threat Report
64.188.15.173
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| 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 64.188.15.173 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 64.188.15.173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 8080 | HTTP-Alt | Low | HTTP alternative port — often used for admin panels or proxies |
| 8800 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8800 |
| 52931 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 52931 |
| 52951 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 52951 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2016-10003 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12528 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-14058 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15810 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-24606 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8450 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12529 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12520 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18676 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1000027 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18679 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12523 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-19131 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 57 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
64.188.15.173 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). At this threat level, the IP is considered high risk. Firewall rules should be updated to deny traffic from this source.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 64.188.15.173, geolocated to Los Angeles, United States, operating on the network of HostPapa, as a source of suspicious network activity. During its 1-day observation window, we recorded 1 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 1 per day on average. The address is classified as residential, meaning it likely belongs to an end-user ISP connection. Malicious activity from residential IPs typically indicates device compromise or botnet membership. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 199 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. 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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