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Security report for aapanel.com

aaPanel Team · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

aaPanel is an established provider of a free and open-source web hosting control panel designed primarily for Linux servers. The company offers a robust platform that simplifies server management with features such as one-click installation of popular web environments (LNMP/LAMP/OpenLiteSpeed), WP Toolkit, mail server management, and file management. The website positions aaPanel as a widely adopted solution with over 3 million installations, targeting server administrators and hosting providers. The business model includes a free edition and a paid Pro version with enhanced features. Technically, the website is well-constructed using modern web technologies and integrates analytics and consent management tools, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and cookie consent but lacks explicit security policies and some recommended security headers. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain legitimacy verification, though the website's content and trust signals suggest a credible operation. Overall, aaPanel demonstrates a strong market position in the hosting control panel niche with room for improvement in privacy and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…
  2. 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
47
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
72

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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Leaked records that mention aapanel.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
8,479
Employees
0
Customers
8,479
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
13%

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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

aaPanel operates in the technology sector, focusing on server management software. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a free, easy-to-use, and feature-rich control panel with a large user base and active community. Revenue streams likely include sales of the Pro edition and partnerships. The target customers are Linux server administrators, web hosting companies, and developers seeking simplified server management. Growth indicators include frequent software updates and a broad feature set. The company maintains partnerships, such as with BillionMail for email marketing solutions. Strategic observations highlight the importance of enhancing privacy policies and domain registration transparency to strengthen trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enabled and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that categorizes cookies and allows user preferences. However, it lacks explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and does not publish a security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy indicates room for improvement in security transparency and incident handling readiness. Compliance with GDPR is partially indicated through cookie consent but lacks a formal privacy policy. Overall, the security maturity is adequate but could be enhanced by adopting best practices in security documentation and headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve transparency and compliance.
  2. Implement and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and readiness.
  3. Add recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  4. Establish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure program to facilitate responsible reporting and improve security posture.
  5. Verify and publish domain registration details or use a verified WHOIS service to improve domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
aaPanel Team
Description
aaPanel is a powerful and easy-to-use web hosting control panel for Linux servers. It offers one-click installation of LNMP/LAMP/OpenLiteSpeed development environments and software.
Key services
WP Toolkit, Websites management, Mail Servers, FTP, MySQL, File Management, Online code editors, aaPanel Pro features (Accounts, WAF, Analysis, File Protection, Bulk Email)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, CookieYes Consent Management, Swiper.js, Wave.js
Platforms
Linux (target platform for software)
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by Google Tag Manager and scripts loaded over HTTPS)
  • Cookie consent banner with detailed cookie categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
CookieYes Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found on main site.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed cookie categories.
  4. Contact email support@aapanel.com is provided in footer.
  5. WHOIS data is missing or not publicly available, limiting domain trust verification.
  6. Website uses modern technologies and analytics tools.
  7. Social media presence includes Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, Discord, Telegram.
  8. No phone numbers or physical addresses found on the site.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  10. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, leveraging libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js, and Wave.js for UI enhancements. It integrates Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking. CookieYes is used for consent management, reflecting attention to privacy compliance. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for performance with lazy loading of images and smooth animations. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid, supporting a fast and user-friendly experience with opportunities to enhance security headers and privacy documentation.
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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