# IP Intelligence Briefing: 52.138.213.237/32
Classification: Low Risk | Status: Operational Infrastructure | Date: 2026-08-05
## Executive Summary
Target IP 52.138.213.237 is identified as Microsoft Azure cloud compute infrastructure located in Dublin, Ireland. The IP presents a low risk profile (score: 25/100) with no active threat indicators. The address belongs to the MSFT organization (ASN 8075) and operates within legitimate enterprise cloud infrastructure. No immediate blocking or mitigation actions are recommended.
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 52.138.213.237 |
| **Organization** | Microsoft Corporation |
| **ASN** | 8075 (MSFT) |
| **Location** | Dublin, Ireland (IE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute (Microsoft Azure) |
| **Network Range** | 52.132.0.0/14 |
| **Risk Score** | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
## Network Services
The target responds on the following services:
- Port 80/TCP: HTTP (web server)
- Port 443/TCP: HTTPS (web server)
- Port 22/TCP: SSH (SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.15)
TLS Certificate: Let's Encrypt certificate issued for `ageera-vm.northeurope.cloudapp.azure.com`. Certificate uses TLS 1.3 with strong cipher suite TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384.
Server Identification: nginx/1.18.0 running on Ubuntu.
## Threat Intelligence Assessment
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Likelihood: None
## Subnet Analysis
The /24 subnet (52.138.213.0.0/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 1
- Classification: Clean
The neighborhood environment indicates legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with no adjacent malicious activity.
## Relationship Mapping
Seven relationship entries link to Microsoft network infrastructure (MSFT). All relationships classified as "Same Network" type, confirming the IP operates within the Microsoft enterprise network.
## Historical Observations
19 observations recorded between July-August 2026. Key temporal patterns:
- Consistent Server Fingerprint: nginx/1.18.0 maintained across observations
- HTTP Behavior: Returns 403 Forbidden status code (indicates access control or rate limiting mechanisms)
- TLS Configuration: TLS 1.3 with 256-bit encryption consistently enabled
- Threat Persistence: No threat observation count; not classified as persistently malicious
## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or blocking recommendations generated. The IP presents a low-risk profile consistent with legitimate cloud infrastructure.
Suggested Approach:
- Allow traffic to/from this IP in firewall configurations
- Monitor for any changes in behavior or service modifications
- No immediate threat mitigation required
## Conclusion
IP 52.138.213.237 represents legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with no indicators of compromise. The 403 responses observed are consistent with access-controlled cloud services. Continue monitoring for operational baseline changes, but no defensive actions are currently warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 52.132.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | nginx/1.18.0 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.15 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | ageera-vm.northeurope.cloudapp.azure.com |
| Valid From | 2026-08-04T07:09:21+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-11-02T07:09:20+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 061B2F2E7DD14F8FD05271949499FC70CD1D |
| Thumbprint | 26B8E5BB61A9A5845062E7035A7A79FC18940AB4 |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 15:46:59 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:44:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:49:03 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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