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Security report for centos-webpanel.com

Control Web Panel · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Control Web Panel (CWP) is a free Linux web hosting control panel designed to simplify server management for dedicated and VPS servers without requiring extensive SSH console use. The website positions itself as a niche open-source alternative to commercial control panels, offering a broad feature set including web server management, PHP configuration, user and DNS management, email services, security features, and database administration. The business model includes free software with optional paid PRO support and additional services such as AntiDDoS Proxy and Service Monitoring. The site has an active social media presence and a long-standing domain registration dating back to 2013, supporting its legitimacy. Technically, the website runs on WordPress 4.9.23 with various plugins and uses technologies like Apache, Nginx, Varnish, PHP, and Postfix for backend services. The site includes Google Analytics for tracking and has moderate performance and basic mobile optimization. SEO practices are good with proper meta tags and structured navigation. However, some components like WordPress and jQuery are outdated, posing potential security risks. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and displays a SiteLock badge indicating PCI compliance and malware scanning. It implements several security best practices such as ModSecurity with OWASP rules, CSF Firewall, and user-level security limits. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit HTTP security headers were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and outdated software versions are notable compliance and security gaps. Overall, the website is functional, professional, and moderately secure but would benefit from updates to software components, enhanced security headers, and improved privacy compliance mechanisms. The domain registration data is consistent with the website's claims, supporting its trustworthiness. Strategic improvements in security and privacy compliance will enhance the site's credibility and reduce risk.

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

7 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 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

  3. 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

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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
42
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
55

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

CWP targets web hosting providers and server administrators seeking a free, open-source control panel alternative to commercial offerings like cPanel. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive feature set and integration with popular tools like Softaculous and CloudLinux. The business generates revenue through PRO support and additional services such as AntiDDoS Proxy and Service Monitoring. The company maintains an ecosystem of partner sites and active social media channels to engage its community. The domain's longevity and consistent WHOIS data indicate stable operations. Growth indicators include ongoing feature updates and a user base of over 10,000 servers. Strategic partnerships and migration tools facilitate customer acquisition from competing platforms.

Security posture

The security posture of the website is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and the presence of SiteLock indicates active malware scanning and PCI compliance efforts. The use of ModSecurity with OWASP rules, CSF Firewall, and CageFS enhances server security. User management features include shell access control and security limits per user, reducing risk from compromised accounts. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing HTTP security headers weaken DNS and transport layer security. Outdated WordPress and jQuery versions expose the site to known vulnerabilities. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit GDPR compliance measures represent compliance gaps. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, limiting transparency. Overall, while foundational security controls exist, improvements are needed to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Update WordPress, jQuery, and all plugins to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Add a cookie consent banner and privacy compliance mechanisms to meet GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  5. Publish clear security policies and incident response procedures to enhance transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Control Web Panel
Description
CentOS Web Panel is a free Linux web hosting control panel designed for quick and easy management of dedicated and VPS servers without the need to use SSH console for every task. It offers a wide range of server management features including web server, PHP, user management, DNS, email, security, system, and MySQL management.
Key services
Free Linux web hosting control panel, Softaculous Auto Installer integration, CloudLinux support, cPanel migration, AntiDDoS Proxy, Service Monitoring, PRO Support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 4.9.23, jQuery 1.12.4, Google Analytics, Widgetkit plugin, Apache, Nginx, Varnish, PHP, Postfix, Dovecot, CSF Firewall, CloudLinux
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Linux
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by canonical URL https://)
  • SiteLock badge indicating PCI compliance and malware scanning
  • Use of ModSecurity and OWASP rules mentioned in features
  • CSF Firewall and CageFS usage
  • Shell access management and security limits per user

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

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 free Linux web hosting control panel software
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with several plugins and custom themes
  4. No explicit cookie consent or GDPR compliance mechanisms detected
  5. Security practices are partially implemented but could be improved
  6. WHOIS data is consistent and domain age supports legitimacy
  7. Social media presence is active and linked
  8. No exposed sensitive data or credentials found in HTML content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 4.9.23 with a custom theme and multiple Widgetkit plugins for UI components. It uses jQuery 1.12.4 and Google Analytics for tracking. The hosting environment supports Apache, Nginx, and Varnish caching, with PHP and MySQL backend services. The site has moderate performance and basic mobile responsiveness. Technical debt is evident in outdated CMS and JavaScript libraries, which pose security risks. SEO is well implemented with meta descriptions, canonical URLs, and structured navigation. Accessibility is basic, with no advanced ARIA or accessibility features detected. Modernization opportunities include upgrading the CMS, improving mobile optimization, and enhancing security headers.
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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