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Security report for basedlabs.ai

BasedLabs · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BasedLabs.ai is a technology platform specializing in AI-powered image and video generation tools, offering free access to multiple AI models including Stable Diffusion and Stable Video Diffusion. The platform targets AI enthusiasts, creators, and content producers, providing a community-driven environment with tools such as face swap, voice changer, and video editors. The website demonstrates a modern technical infrastructure built on Next.js and React, integrating third-party services like Stripe for payments and Woopra and Microsoft Clarity for analytics. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, though the absence of security headers and privacy policies indicates room for improvement. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for startups, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, the platform presents a professional and trustworthy service with a strong focus on AI content creation.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
52

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

BasedLabs positions itself as a free AI content creation powerhouse with a community focus, leveraging multiple AI models to attract a broad user base of creators and enthusiasts. Its business model appears to be freemium or community-supported, possibly monetizing through premium features or payment integrations like Stripe. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its aggregation of diverse AI tools and community engagement via Discord. The lack of detailed company information and privacy policies suggests an early-stage or small-sized operation. The use of modern web technologies and integration with popular analytics and payment services indicates a digitally mature approach. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident from the data.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses modern frameworks, which are positive security indicators. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security posture. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The lack of privacy and cookie policies, as well as missing incident response contact information, represents compliance and operational gaps. The use of third-party analytics and payment services necessitates careful monitoring for potential vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with clear areas for enhancement to meet best practices and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish clear and accessible privacy and cookie policies to improve compliance and user trust.
  3. Add visible contact information and establish an incident response process with dedicated security contact channels.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BasedLabs
Description
BasedLabs is your go to source for AI video and tools. Join our community of thousands of AI enthusiasts and creators. The best FREE AI Image Generator with 20+ Models. Create stunning AI generated images and videos with Stable Diffusion, SDXL, and Stable Video Diffusion. No login required.
Key services
AI Image Generator, AI Video Creator, Face Swap, AI Voice Changer, AI Image Upscaler, AI Name Generator, Video Editor, YouTube Video Editor
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Stripe, Woopra, Fal.media (video hosting), Identity Digital (domain registrar)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JavaScript frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Woopra, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Woopra, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Stripe
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers free AI image and video generation tools with community features
  2. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found in the main HTML content
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found
  4. Uses modern web technologies and frameworks
  5. Includes social media link to Discord community
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  9. Content is safe for general audiences
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, indicating a modern and scalable front-end architecture. It leverages Stripe for payment processing and Woopra and Microsoft Clarity for user analytics and tracking. Video content is hosted on fal.media, suggesting use of specialized media delivery services. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or headless approach. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust AI content creation platform but would benefit from enhanced security configurations and privacy compliance 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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