# IP Intelligence Briefing: 54.38.190.246/32
Classification: Moderate Risk Cloud Host
Date: 2026-06-19
Risk Score: 50/100
## Summary
IP 54.38.190.246 is a cloud compute host operated by OVH SAS (ASN 16276) in France. The address resolves to a VPS instance (vps-3d2e1516.vps.ovh.net) running Apache/2.4.52 on Ubuntu with HTTP and SSH services active. The IP shows moderate risk characteristics with DNSBL listings and limited threat indicators.
## Network Attribution
- Organization: OVH SAS
- ASN: 16276
- Network Class: Cloud Compute / Hosting
- Geolocation: France (FR)
- Infrastructure Type: Virtual Private Server (VPS)
## Observed Services
| Port | Protocol | Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | TCP | HTTP | Active (Apache 2.4.52) |
| 22 | TCP | SSH | Active (OpenSSH 8.9p1 Ubuntu) |
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 of 8 threat feeds
- Campaign Association: None detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Abuse Confidence: Low to moderate
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 54.38.190.0/24 classified as mostly clean with low abuse density. Single threat sibling observed within the /24 range, suggesting localized but contained risk exposure.
## Historical Activity
Analysis of 28 observation points reveals consistent Apache server fingerprinting and recurring DNSBL listings. Recent observations (2026-06-19) show continued presence on threat feeds with high-severity classifications detected.
## Recommended Security Actions
Based on the moderate risk profile, the following controls are recommended:
Firewall/Blocking:
```
iptables -A INPUT -s 54.38.190.246 -j DROP
```
Application-Level Filtering:
```
nginx: deny 54.38.190.246;
Cloudflare WAF: Block IP (risk score 50)
AWS WAF: Add 54.38.190.246/32 to block list
```
## Intelligence Notes
The IP operates within OVH's VPS infrastructure, a common hosting platform for legitimate services as well as compromised instances. The presence of DNSBL listings warrants monitoring but does not definitively indicate malicious activity. SOC analysts should correlate with additional threat intelligence sources before taking blocking actions, particularly given the IP's classification as cloud infrastructure where false positives may occur.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH SAS |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vps-3d2e1516.vps.ovh.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vps-3d2e1516.vps.ovh.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache/2.4.52 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.15 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 29% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-13 12:13:36 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 23:29:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 17:34:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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