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Security report for ajaxuploader.com

Ajax Uploader · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ajax Uploader is a specialized software company offering an award-winning ASP.NET file upload control designed for developers needing efficient, high-performance file upload solutions. The company has a strong market position within its niche, supported by a long domain history since 2008 and notable client logos such as Sony, Intel, and Microsoft. The website provides demos, pricing, and downloads, targeting ASP.NET developers and software engineers. Technically, the site uses ASP.NET Web Forms with Bootstrap and integrates third-party services like Google Analytics and MyLiveChat for analytics and customer support. The hosting infrastructure includes Cloudflare DNS and GoDaddy as the domain registrar. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and client-side validation features, but lacks advanced security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, though improvements in security and privacy compliance are recommended.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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 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

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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
65
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

The company operates a software product business model focused on licensing and selling ASP.NET uploader controls. Its competitive advantage lies in high-performance, customizable file upload controls compatible with legacy browsers and large file uploads. The target market is developers building ASP.NET applications, supported by a partner ecosystem including related uploader products for Classic ASP, PHP, and Blazor platforms. The company demonstrates growth potential through multiple product offerings and a client base including major technology firms. Strategic partnerships and a client center portal enhance customer engagement and support. The business is small-sized, based in Canada, and has maintained consistent domain registration since 2008, indicating stability and maturity.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and client-side validation to reduce server load and improve usability. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), and published security or incident response policies indicates gaps in security best practices. No vulnerability disclosures or security.txt files are present, limiting transparency. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and live chat introduces potential risks if not regularly audited. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, the security posture would benefit from enhanced DNS security, header implementation, and formalized incident response mechanisms to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ajax Uploader
Description
Ajax Uploader is an award-winning ASP.NET file upload control that allows users to upload multiple files to a web server without refreshing the page. It supports large file uploads with optimized memory consumption and compatibility with legacy browsers. The product is targeted at developers building ASP.NET applications and offers demos, pricing, and downloads.
Key services
ASP.NET file upload control, Multiple file upload support, Drag and drop file upload, Client-side validation, MIME type checking, Customization of uploader control
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET Web Forms, Bootstrap, HSHeader, HSMegaMenu, Countdown.js, Google Fonts (Poppins, Inter), Google Analytics, MyLiveChat
Frameworks
ASP.NET Web Forms, Bootstrap 5
Platforms
Windows hosting (implied by ASP.NET), Cloudflare DNS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Client-side validation of uploads
  • MIME type checking on uploads
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MyLiveChat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on ASP.NET file upload control software product.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  4. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
  5. Use of third-party analytics and live chat services.
  6. No visible security headers or advanced security policies published.
  7. Clear navigation and professional design.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET Web Forms with Bootstrap for responsive design and uses several JavaScript libraries for UI components and countdown features. Hosting is supported by GoDaddy domain registration and Cloudflare DNS services, providing reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and optimized font usage. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO practices are evident through meta tags and structured navigation. However, the absence of a CMS suggests manual content management, which may limit scalability. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could impact security posture. Opportunities exist to modernize the stack by adopting newer frameworks and enhancing accessibility features.
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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