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Security report for ckeditor.com

CKEditor.com · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

CKEditor.com is a well-established technology company specializing in rich text editing solutions, offering CKEditor 5 and CKBox as their flagship products. With over 20 years of experience and a large global user base, they hold a strong market position in the developer tools and content management space. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, demos, and developer resources. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript frameworks and is hosted on AWS infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and domain registration best practices, though there is room for improvement in DNSSEC and explicit security contact information. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable resource for developers and enterprises seeking advanced editing solutions.

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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

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. 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
100
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
80

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 ckeditor.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,172
Employees
0
Customers
1,135
Third parties
37
Weak passwords
15%

16 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

CKEditor.com operates primarily in the technology sector, targeting developers and enterprises requiring customizable rich text editors. Their business model includes SaaS offerings and self-hosted solutions, supported by a large open-source community and extensive documentation. The company maintains partnerships with major industry players like Zendesk, Drupal, and Microsoft, enhancing their ecosystem and market reach. Their revenue streams likely include subscription plans, enterprise licensing, and support services. The website's content and structure indicate a focus on developer experience and integration flexibility, positioning CKEditor as a leader in content editing technology.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and domain registration protections. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and a security.txt file suggests opportunities to enhance transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy considerations. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from formalized disclosure and response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with contact details.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Add explicit security and abuse contact emails on the website.
  5. Continue monitoring third-party scripts to minimize privacy and security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CKEditor.com
Description
CKEditor provides a modern, feature-rich JavaScript rich text editor with collaborative editing capabilities, over 300 features, full documentation, and support. It is trusted by over 20,000 companies worldwide.
Key services
CKEditor 5 rich text editor, CKBox file and image management, Collaborative editing features, Customization and integration support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Webpack, Vite.js
Frameworks
React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC (improvement opportunity)
  • Use of security headers
  • Secure forms with autocomplete off and validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Visual Website Optimizer (VWO)
Marketing tools
VWO
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 navigation.
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging about CKEditor products.
  3. Multiple integrations and technology support for modern frameworks.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  6. No explicit security or incident response contact emails found.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  8. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed on homepage.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook and Twitter confirmed.
  10. Use of third-party marketing and analytics tools is transparent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React, Angular, Vue, and TypeScript, supported by frameworks like Next.js and Nuxt.js. Hosting on AWS provides robust infrastructure. Performance optimizations and mobile responsiveness are evident, with accessibility and SEO best practices implemented. The site uses advanced CSS and JavaScript for a rich user experience. Technical debt appears minimal, with opportunities to enhance DNS security and formalize security disclosures. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports scalable, secure, and user-friendly operations aligned with enterprise standards.
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. 80/100Low24 findingsView report
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