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Security report for airbnb.co.nz

Airbnb, Inc. · Hospitality · New Zealand

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Airbnb, Inc. operates a leading global online marketplace for short-term vacation rentals and tourism experiences, serving millions of users worldwide. The website www.airbnb.co.nz targets the New Zealand market with localized content and services, offering a wide range of holiday rentals including cabins, beach houses, and unique stays. The platform connects travelers with hosts, facilitating bookings and experiences in over 220 countries and regions. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies such as React, Google Maps APIs, and advanced script loading techniques like Partytown to optimize performance and security. The infrastructure appears robust, with fast loading times, mobile optimization, and good accessibility features. Security posture is strong, with HTTPS enforced, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms and GDPR adherence. The WHOIS data for the .co.nz domain is not publicly available, consistent with New Zealand domain privacy norms, but the website's legitimacy is supported by consistent branding, global presence, and secure technical implementation. Overall, Airbnb's New Zealand site demonstrates a mature, secure, and user-friendly platform aligned with industry best practices.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

  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

      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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
60

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Airbnb holds a dominant position in the hospitality and travel sector as a pioneer in the sharing economy model. Its business model is based on an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer lodging and experiences, generating revenue through service fees on bookings. The company targets a broad audience of travelers seeking unique and flexible accommodation options, as well as hosts looking to monetize their properties. The platform's extensive global reach and localized domains indicate a strong international footprint. Strategic partnerships and integrations with mapping and analytics providers enhance user experience and operational efficiency. The business shows indicators of scale and enterprise-level operations, supported by advanced technology adoption and comprehensive privacy and security policies.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity, employing HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configurations and multiple security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options. The use of Partytown to offload third-party scripts reduces attack surface and improves performance. Error reporting is integrated via Bugsnag, enabling proactive monitoring of client-side issues. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly visible vulnerability disclosure policy or incident response contact could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, indicating strong data protection practices. Overall, the security posture aligns with industry standards for a large-scale e-commerce and hospitality platform.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicize a formal vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts or security team communication channels.
  3. Continue regular updates and audits of third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain strict Content Security Policy with minimal exceptions to reduce risk of XSS attacks.
  5. Invest in ongoing privacy compliance monitoring to adapt to evolving regulations globally.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Airbnb, Inc.
Description
Airbnb is a global online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities. It offers 7 million holiday rentals across 220+ countries and regions worldwide.
Key services
Holiday rentals, Cabins, Beach houses, Experiences, Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React 18.3.1, Google Tag Manager, Partytown, Mapbox, Google Maps API, IntersectionObserver, PerformanceObserver, CSS Variables, WebAssembly (implied by Partytown usage)
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Use of Partytown to offload third-party scripts
  • Error reporting via Bugsnag
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bugsnag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Bugsnag
Marketing tools
Partytown
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and highly relevant to the hospitality industry.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected.
  6. WHOIS data for .co.nz domain is not publicly available, consistent with NZ domain privacy policies.
  7. Multiple international localized domains linked, indicating global presence.
  8. Use of advanced script loading (Partytown) to optimize performance and security.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework (version 18.3.1) with extensive use of JavaScript and CSS optimizations. It integrates multiple mapping services including Google Maps and Mapbox for location-based features. The use of Partytown indicates a focus on performance by offloading third-party scripts to web workers. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD markup. Hosting appears to be via a robust CDN infrastructure (muscache.com) ensuring fast global content delivery. Performance metrics and error tracking are actively monitored. The technical stack reflects a mature, scalable, and maintainable platform suitable for enterprise-level operations.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 71/100 +8Medium25 findingsView report
  2. 63/100Medium30 findingsView report
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