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Security report for automattic.com

Automattic · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Automattic Inc. is a leading technology company specializing in open source software and web services, best known for WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Jetpack. The company operates a broad portfolio of products and services aimed at bloggers, enterprises, and online businesses, emphasizing freedom and open source principles. Their market position is strong, supported by a large employee base and a history dating back to 2005. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS with modern web technologies, optimized for performance, mobile, and SEO. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, domain locking, and cookie consent mechanisms, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security.txt or incident response policies are published. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

3 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. 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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  • 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
49
Security headers
45
Email security
95
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

Automattic's business model revolves around open source software development combined with SaaS offerings. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive ecosystem of products and services that cater to a wide range of users from individual bloggers to large enterprises. Revenue streams likely include premium services, enterprise hosting, and e-commerce solutions. The company maintains strong partnerships and subsidiaries, reinforcing its market presence. Growth indicators include a large employee count and active engagement in open source communities. Strategic observations highlight their commitment to privacy, transparency, and user empowerment.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, domain registration protections, and a comprehensive cookie consent banner. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a published security policy or incident response contact reduces the overall security maturity. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not explicitly documented, which could be improved to enhance trust and security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Add explicit security policy and incident response information on the website.
  4. Regularly review and update cookie and privacy policies to maintain GDPR compliance.
  5. Enhance user education on privacy and security practices through visible website content.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Automattic Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Automattic
Description
We are the people behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Simplenote, Longreads, VaultPress, Akismet, Gravatar, Crowdsignal, Cloudup, and more. We believe in making the web a better place, and we believe in Open Source. The vast majority of our work is available under the GPL.
Key services
WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Beeper, Tumblr, Day One, WP VIP, Pocket Casts, Akismet, Longreads
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Jetpack, Gutenberg, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress.com, WooCommerce
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with multiple EPP status flags
  • Cookie consent banner with customization options
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable registrar

Analytics and tracking

Services
WordPress.com Tracks, Google Analytics 4, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
WordPress.com pixel, LinkedIn Insight, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight, Google Analytics 4
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 mechanisms.
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging about open source and freedom.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with customization options.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  5. Active social media presence with official accounts linked.
  6. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  7. WHOIS data supports authenticity and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with extensive use of JavaScript and CSS for a responsive and accessible user experience. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and minimal blocking resources. The technical infrastructure leverages Automattic's own hosting and content delivery networks, ensuring reliability and speed. There is no indication of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to further modernize security configurations and enhance incident response capabilities.
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. 78/100 +2Low24 findingsView report
  2. 76/100 +1Low25 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium24 findingsView report
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