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Security report for 8ye.net

八爷源码网 · Technology · China

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

八爷源码网 is a Chinese technology-focused platform specializing in the distribution and sharing of PHP source codes, game source codes, CMS templates, and technical tutorials. It targets web developers, site administrators, and programmers seeking free and premium resources for website and game development. The platform operates on a points-based model for accessing premium content and maintains a consistent brand presence with regular content updates since its domain registration in 2019. Technically, the website is built on the Z-BlogPHP CMS platform, utilizing common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and SweetAlert2, and is optimized for mobile devices with moderate performance. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and domain status protections but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is limited, with no cookie consent mechanism or comprehensive privacy policy, which may pose regulatory risks. Overall, the website is functional and moderately trustworthy but would benefit from improved security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
85
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
68

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Total records
16
Employees
0
Customers
16
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
25%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The website holds a niche position in the Chinese market as a recognized source code sharing platform, catering primarily to developers and site owners. Its business model revolves around content sharing and resource trading, leveraging affiliate partnerships with cloud providers and software vendors for monetization. The absence of direct contact emails and phone numbers suggests a lean operational structure focused on automated content delivery. The partnership with www.soku.cc for advertising indicates an ecosystem of related resource-sharing platforms. Growth indicators include frequent content updates and a broad catalog of source codes and templates. Strategic observations highlight the need for enhanced privacy compliance and security posture to maintain credibility and user trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration includes protective status flags. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduce its defense against common web threats. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies are published, limiting transparency and preparedness for security incidents. User data collection is minimal and primarily through search and contact forms, but no explicit secure form handling or privacy notices are evident. Compliance gaps with GDPR and other privacy regulations exist due to missing cookie consent and detailed privacy policies. The security culture appears informal, with room for improvement in documented policies and technical safeguards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact to improve security transparency.
  5. Add verified company contact information such as official emails and phone numbers to enhance business credibility and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
八爷源码网
Description
八爷资源平台包含各类源码涵盖了免费源码,游戏源码,源码论坛,网站源码,PHP源码,源码交易,网络教程,源码分享,视频教程,商业源码,破解版源码等!同时提供Wordpress模板,Dedecms织梦模版,帝国模板等优秀建站源码等!
Key services
Source code downloads, Templates for CMS systems, Game source codes, Technical tutorials, Resource sharing and trading
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.4, SweetAlert2, Prism.js, MD5.js, Layui, Z-BlogPHP 1.7.2
Frameworks
Z-BlogPHP
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited and other domain status flags

Analytics and tracking

Services
Baidu Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
MoreLinks plugin (from soku.cc)
Tracking pixels
Baidu Analytics (hm.baidu.com)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a Chinese language platform focused on sharing PHP and game source codes.
  2. Content is regularly updated with new posts and resources.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via web forms.
  5. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  6. Use of Baidu Analytics indicates tracking of user behavior.
  7. Advertising is present via external ad plugins and affiliate links.
  8. Website uses Z-BlogPHP CMS and several JavaScript libraries for UI and functionality.
  9. No DNSSEC enabled for domain, which is a security improvement opportunity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Z-BlogPHP CMS version 1.7.2, supported by JavaScript libraries including jQuery 2.2.4, SweetAlert2, Prism.js, and Layui for UI components and syntax highlighting. The site uses Baidu Analytics for user tracking and integrates advertising via the MoreLinks plugin sourced from a partner domain. The HTML structure is valid with responsive design elements ensuring good mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with some external dependencies that may affect load times. The absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates technical debt in security hardening. The site lacks modern privacy compliance tools such as cookie banners. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but would benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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