Summary (Bottom Line Up Front)
IP address 198.211.115.185 conducted an intensive web exploitation campaign on March 18, 2026, executing 217 attack events over a 3-hour window targeting web applications through Local File Inclusion (LFI) attacks and vulnerability scanning. This represents a HIGH threat level based on the concentrated attack volume, 100/100 AbuseIPDB reputation score, and demonstrated intent to exploit web vulnerabilities. Immediate blocking and enhanced web application monitoring are recommended.
Activity Timeline
INITIAL REPORT2026-03-18T21:43:10Z
Source: Analyst Manual Entry
IP address 198.211.115.185 conducted an intensive web exploitation campaign on March 18, 2026, executing 217 attack events over a 3-hour window targeting web applications through Local File Inclusion (LFI) attacks and vulnerability scanning. This represents a HIGH threat level based on the concentrated attack volume, 100/100 AbuseIPDB reputation score, and demonstrated intent to exploit web vulnerabilities. Immediate blocking and enhanced web application monitoring are recommended.
Technical details
- Attack Vector: HTTP-based web exploitation campaign targeting single destination port
- Volume: 217 attack events concentrated within 3-hour timeframe (10:00-13:00 UTC, March 18, 2026)
- Primary Techniques: Local File Inclusion (LFI) attempts against sensitive configuration files (13 events), vulnerability path scanning (12 events)
- MITRE ATT&CK Mappings: T1083 (File and Directory Discovery), T1595.002 (Active Scanning: Vulnerability Scanning)
- Infrastructure: US-based IP with maximum abuse reputation score, no VPN/proxy indicators detected
- IOCs: 198.211.115.185 (source IP), HTTP protocol exploitation, TCP SYN scanning behavior
IOCs
IP:198.211.115.185
COUNTRY:US
Recommendations
- Block IP address 198.211.115.185 at perimeter firewalls and web application firewalls immediately
- Implement enhanced monitoring for LFI attack patterns targeting configuration files and sensitive directories
- Review web application logs for successful file inclusion attempts and validate file access controls
- Deploy additional rate limiting on web applications to prevent rapid-fire vulnerability scanning
- Correlate internal logs against this IP for any successful exploitation attempts requiring incident response activation