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Security report for airbnb.mx

Airbnb, Inc. · Hospitality · Mexico

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Airbnb.mx is the localized Mexican website of Airbnb, Inc., a leading global online marketplace for vacation rentals and travel experiences. The platform connects hosts offering accommodations and experiences with travelers worldwide, supporting millions of listings across over 220 countries. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive content tailored to the Mexican market in Spanish. It includes robust legal documentation such as privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of service, reflecting strong compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including React, JavaScript, and performance APIs, ensuring fast load times and a responsive user experience. Security is well implemented with HTTPS, multiple security headers, and error reporting tools like Bugsnag. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security posture is strong with no detected vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators. The domain registration is consistent with Airbnb's corporate identity, reinforcing trustworthiness. The site employs tracking and analytics tools responsibly, balancing user experience with privacy compliance. Strategically, Airbnb.mx is positioned as a major player in the hospitality and vacation rental sector in Mexico, supporting both hosts and travelers with a trusted platform. Continued enhancements in security transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen its market leadership and user trust.

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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

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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  • Security score drift

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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
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
73

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.mx operates as a critical regional extension of Airbnb's global marketplace, targeting Mexican and Latin American travelers and hosts. Its business model is a platform facilitating peer-to-peer short-term lodging and experiences, generating revenue through service fees. The company benefits from strong brand recognition, extensive global reach, and a diversified service offering including accommodations and experiences. The website's localization and language support demonstrate strategic market adaptation. Partnerships and integrations with payment processors and travel services are implied through related domains. Growth indicators include continuous feature updates and new service introductions. The platform's ecosystem supports a wide range of customer segments from leisure travelers to business users, emphasizing flexibility and convenience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of modern browser security features. Error monitoring via Bugsnag indicates proactive incident detection. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, showing regulatory compliance. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The platform's security practices support business continuity and user trust but could benefit from enhanced public communication on security governance and vulnerability disclosure.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
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 millions of vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, and more across over 220 countries and regions worldwide.
Key services
Vacation home rentals, Experiences and activities, Hosting services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Bugsnag (error reporting), IntersectionObserver API, PerformanceObserver API
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens present
  • Error reporting with Bugsnag
  • Use of modern browser APIs for performance and security

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bugsnag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

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 challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and localized for Mexico (Spanish language).
  3. Strong brand presence with consistent branding and trust signals.
  4. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation available.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  6. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators found in domain or content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack primarily using React and JavaScript, with CSS for styling and HTML5 semantics. It employs advanced browser APIs for performance monitoring and user interaction tracking. The site is hosted on a robust infrastructure likely leveraging Amazon AWS, ensuring scalability and reliability. Performance optimizations such as preloading critical scripts and responsive design are evident. Accessibility features like skip links and ARIA roles are implemented, enhancing usability. SEO is supported through comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD markup. The technical implementation reflects a high level of digital maturity with minimal technical debt and strong alignment with best practices.
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 −2Medium21 findingsView report
  2. 65/100Medium29 findingsView report
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