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Security report for automatticstatus.com

Automattic · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Automattic is a prominent technology company specializing in web services and platforms such as WordPress.com, Jetpack, and WooCommerce. The website analyzed is a comprehensive status page providing real-time monitoring and historical data for various Automattic services, reflecting a strong commitment to transparency and operational excellence. The company holds a leading market position in the web publishing and SaaS sectors, serving a broad audience of users and customers worldwide. Technically, the site employs modern frameworks including AngularJS and Material Design, integrated with the Site24x7 StatusIQ platform for status monitoring. The performance is fast, and the site is well-optimized for mobile devices, though accessibility features are basic. The technical infrastructure indicates a mature digital presence with reliable uptime and detailed component status reporting. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks some recommended security headers and explicit security policies, which could be improved to enhance protection and compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or security issues were detected, and the domain registration data aligns well with the company's identity, supporting a high trust level. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid security posture and technical maturity but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and clearer contact and security policies to further build user trust and meet regulatory requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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 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';…

  3. 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
45
Email security
40
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
66

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 operates as an essential entity in the technology sector, focusing on web publishing and related services. Its business model revolves around providing SaaS platforms and tools for content management, e-commerce, and digital engagement. The company leverages a broad portfolio of services including WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce, and several subsidiaries like MailPoet and Parse.ly, indicating a diversified revenue stream and strong market presence. The target audience includes website owners, bloggers, businesses, and developers seeking reliable and scalable web solutions. Automattic's competitive advantage lies in its extensive ecosystem, brand recognition, and integration capabilities. The partnership with WordPress VIP and use of professional monitoring services like Site24x7 StatusIQ reflect strategic alliances and a focus on operational transparency. Growth indicators include detailed performance metrics and incident histories, suggesting proactive service management. The company maintains consistent branding and provides comprehensive status information, enhancing customer confidence and operational reliability.

Security posture

The security posture of the Automattic status website is good, with mandatory HTTPS enforcement ensuring encrypted communications. The absence of exposed sensitive data and use of a reputable status monitoring platform contribute positively to security. However, the site lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are best practices to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No direct contact channels for security incidents or vulnerability disclosures are provided, which may limit incident response effectiveness. Privacy and cookie policies are not present, indicating potential compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. The site does not display any known vulnerable libraries or security warnings. Overall, while the site is secure in its basic configuration, enhancements in security policy transparency, headers, and compliance documentation are recommended to elevate its security maturity and regulatory adherence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicly link a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms.
  2. Add standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards for all users.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Automattic
Description
Real-time availability and performance monitoring for Automattic services including WordPress.com, Jetpack, WP Cloud, Akismet, Gravatar, Tumblr, and more. WordPress VIP monitoring is available at https://wpvipstatus.com/.
Key services
WordPress.com, Jetpack, WP Cloud, Akismet, Gravatar, Tumblr, MailPoet, Parse.ly, Pocket Casts, Beeper
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
AngularJS, Moment.js, Site24x7 StatusIQ, D3.js, Material Design
Frameworks
AngularJS, Material Design
Platforms
Site24x7 StatusIQ
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of professional status monitoring platform

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a status page for Automattic's various services
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the page
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers are publicly listed
  4. Status and incident history are detailed and up to date
  5. Uses Site24x7 StatusIQ platform for status monitoring
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  7. No visible advertising or tracking scripts
  8. Good technical implementation with modern frameworks
  9. Security posture is good but lacks some security headers and policies
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern and robust technical stack featuring AngularJS for frontend framework, Material Design for UI components, and integration with Site24x7 StatusIQ for status monitoring. The use of Moment.js indicates attention to date/time handling across time zones. The site loads efficiently with fast response times for component status data. The structure is well-organized with clear separation of components and incident history, supporting good user experience. However, the site lacks some advanced SEO optimizations and accessibility features. Hosting details are not explicitly stated but the use of Site24x7 services suggests reliable infrastructure. Technical risks are minimal but could arise from missing security headers and lack of explicit compliance documentation. The site is well-maintained with no visible technical debt or errors in the HTML content.
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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