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Security report for blubrry.com

Blubrry Podcasting · Media · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Blubrry Podcasting is a well-established media company specializing in podcast hosting, statistics, distribution, and monetization services. Founded in 2005, it serves a broad audience from individual podcasters to large networks and businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of podcasting tools including hosting plans, AI-assisted podcast production, private podcasting, dynamic ad insertion, and premium content options. Its market position is strong, supported by over 19 years of innovation and a large partner ecosystem. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Bootstrap and modern JavaScript libraries such as Splide.js for carousels. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and Mailchimp. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and demonstrates good performance and accessibility standards. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements several best practices such as adding rel="noopener noreferrer" to external links. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy are not evident, and there is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which could be improved for GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, Blubrry Podcasting presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing privacy compliance with cookie consent, publishing security and incident response policies, and maintaining vigilance on third-party script security to further strengthen its security posture.

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

4 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 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 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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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
45
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention blubrry.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
5,538
Employees
0
Customers
5,492
Third parties
46
Weak passwords
7%

15 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Blubrry operates in the podcast media sector with a subscription-based business model targeting podcasters of all sizes. Its competitive advantages include a long-standing market presence, comprehensive service offerings, and strong partner integrations with companies like Headliner, Descript, and Auphonic. Revenue streams likely include hosting subscriptions, premium podcasting features, advertising services, and pro-production assistance. The company actively engages its community through social media and content marketing via its blog and podcast insider series. Growth indicators include continuous feature enhancements such as Podcast AI and programmatic advertising. The partnership ecosystem enhances service breadth and market reach, positioning Blubrry as a key player in podcast hosting and monetization.

Security posture

Blubrry demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, secure link attributes, and no visible sensitive data leakage. The use of modern web technologies and asynchronous script loading supports performance and security. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and a cookie consent mechanism indicates gaps in compliance and transparency. No known vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site would benefit from implementing a Content-Security-Policy header and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to improve security culture and user trust. Incident response readiness is not publicly documented, which could be a risk in case of security events.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  3. Add a Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate cross-site scripting and related attacks.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Blubrry Podcasting
Description
Blubrry podcast platform provides hosting, statistics, distribution, website, monetization, and more with phone support, with a free trial.
Key services
Podcast Hosting, Podcast Statistics, Podcast Website, Private Podcasting, Dynamic Ad Insertion, Programmatic Advertising, Premium Podcasting, Podcast AI Assistant, Pro-Production Services, Podcast Directory
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Splide.js (carousel), Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Mailchimp
Frameworks
WordPress, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Rel="noopener noreferrer" added to external links with target="_blank"
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async and defer for scripts to improve performance and security

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Mailchimp, Trustpilot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured with clear navigation.
  2. Strong focus on podcast hosting and related services with comprehensive offerings.
  3. Active use of marketing and analytics tools to optimize user engagement.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges; full content is accessible.
  5. Security posture is good but could be improved with explicit security policies and cookie consent.
  6. Contact information is available but no direct company emails found in HTML.
  7. Social media presence is strong and consistent with brand identity.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress) with performance optimizations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Bootstrap 4 for responsive design and jQuery for DOM manipulation. It leverages Splide.js for interactive carousels and integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and user engagement. Performance optimizations include deferred and asynchronous script loading and lazy loading of images and videos. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features and SEO meta tags. Technical risks include reliance on multiple external scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. The infrastructure appears stable and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience and scalable podcast hosting services.
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.

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