IP Threat Report
8.137.127.197
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| 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 8.137.127.197 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
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 8.137.127.197: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3306 | MySQL | High | MySQL database — should never be exposed to the internet |
| 9080 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 9080 |
⚠️ 1 high-risk port detected on 8.137.127.197. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-21173 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50087 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50088 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21236 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50091 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21237 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21239 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21230 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21201 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21130 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21134 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50102 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21069 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21199 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21163 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21096 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21194 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21197 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21203 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21198 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21165 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21047 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50076 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-21087 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-50104 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 70 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
8.137.127.197 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
8.137.127.197 is registered in Chengdu, China, operating on the network of Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co., Ltd.. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. 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. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. With 123 flagged addresses, China represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 105/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 Brute Force Attack Mechanics
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💡 Cryptojacking Detection and Prevention
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