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Security report for airbnb.co.nz

Airbnb · Hospitality · New Zealand

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Airbnb is a globally recognized online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer lodging, holiday rentals, and unique travel experiences. The website targets travelers and hosts worldwide, offering millions of listings across over 220 countries and regions. It operates as a large enterprise under the parent company Airbnb, Inc., with a strong market position as a leader in the hospitality industry. The site features a professional design, consistent branding, and a comprehensive service offering that caters to diverse travel needs. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React, Google Tag Manager, and mapping APIs such as Google Maps and Mapbox. The infrastructure supports fast loading times, excellent mobile optimization, and good accessibility features. The use of structured data and SEO best practices enhances search engine visibility and user experience. From a security perspective, Airbnb employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and multiple security headers to protect users. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the provided content. However, explicit privacy and cookie policies were not detected in the analyzed HTML snippet, indicating an area for improvement in transparency and compliance. The domain WHOIS data is not publicly available, likely due to privacy protection, which is justified for a company of this scale. Overall, Airbnb's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and technical maturity. The main risks relate to the visibility of privacy compliance information and incident response contacts. Strategic recommendations include enhancing privacy disclosures, publishing security policies, and maintaining continuous security monitoring to uphold trust and compliance.

Scanned

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Google APIs

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

  2. 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

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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
80
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
71

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 operates a peer-to-peer marketplace business model connecting hosts and travelers globally. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive global footprint, brand recognition, and diversified service offerings including homes, experiences, and services. Revenue streams primarily come from booking fees and service charges. The target customer segments include leisure and business travelers, as well as property owners seeking to monetize their spaces. Growth indicators include continuous platform enhancements, geographic expansion, and technology investments. The partnership ecosystem includes mapping providers, analytics services, and payment processors. Operationally, Airbnb maintains a strong digital presence with a focus on user experience and trust-building features.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust SSL configuration, and comprehensive security headers such as Content Security Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were identified in the HTML content. However, the absence of visible privacy policies and incident response contacts suggests gaps in compliance and transparency. There is no indication of a dedicated vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. The site uses third-party analytics and tracking services responsibly, but could improve user privacy controls. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not explicitly visible, representing an opportunity for enhancement.

Recommendations

  1. Publish clear and accessible privacy and cookie policies on the website to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and data protection inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user privacy controls and transparency regarding data collection and retention practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Airbnb
Description
Get an Airbnb for every kind of trip → 7 million holiday rentals → 2 million Guest favourites → 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, D3.js
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
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form inputs

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bugsnag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Bugsnag
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 challenge.
  2. Content is professional, relevant, and well-structured.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  4. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages detected in the provided HTML snippet.
  5. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Good security practices observed including HTTPS and security headers.
  7. Extensive use of external domains for scripts, maps, and analytics.
  8. No suspicious or malicious domains detected.
  9. No adult or NSFW content present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React framework (version 18.3.1) with integration of advanced client-side technologies such as Partytown for script offloading, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and multiple mapping APIs including Google Maps and Mapbox. The infrastructure supports asynchronous loading and performance optimizations, resulting in fast page loads and excellent mobile responsiveness. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA roles are implemented, contributing to a good user experience. The site lacks a detected CMS, indicating a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for continuous dependency management and enhanced privacy compliance mechanisms.
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. 63/100 +3Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 60/100Medium30 findingsView report
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