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Security report for codecanyon.net

Envato · Technology · Australia

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

CodeCanyon, operated by Envato, is a well-established online marketplace founded in 2009, specializing in the sale of plugins, scripts, and code assets for web and mobile development. It serves a global audience of developers and businesses seeking ready-to-use digital code products, positioning itself as a leading platform in this niche. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and consistent branding. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and integrates third-party services such as Datadog for monitoring and Cookiebot for consent management. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, ensuring robust performance and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, domain status protections, and no detected vulnerabilities, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR adherence and user consent mechanisms. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly available. Overall, the site is trustworthy, secure, and professionally managed, with a strong market presence and technical maturity.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
47
Security headers
65
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Envato's CodeCanyon operates as a critical component of the Envato Market ecosystem, offering a marketplace business model that monetizes digital code assets. Its competitive advantage lies in the breadth and quality of its offerings, supported by a rigorous review process and a large developer community. Revenue streams likely include sales commissions and affiliate programs. The target customer segments include freelance developers, agencies, and enterprises seeking to accelerate development cycles. The company benefits from a strong parent brand, Envato, which enhances trust and market reach. Strategic partnerships and related domains such as Elements.envato.com complement its offerings. Growth indicators include a large inventory of over 36,000 items and integration with modern analytics and marketing tools. The business ecosystem is mature, with a focus on compliance and user experience.

Security posture

The security maturity of CodeCanyon is high, with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare for DNS and CDN, and domain registration protections that prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, providing transparency and compliance with privacy regulations. The site uses modern monitoring tools like Datadog, indicating proactive performance and security monitoring. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in vulnerability handling. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended improvement to enhance DNS security. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong security culture but could improve in formalizing and publishing security governance documents.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Create and host a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Consider providing direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Maintain and regularly update cookie and privacy policies to reflect evolving regulations and practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Envato
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Envato
Description
CodeCanyon is a leading marketplace where developers and businesses can buy and sell ready-to-use code, scripts, plugins, and app templates for web and mobile development, offering thousands of high-quality, reviewed items that help streamline projects and reduce development time.
Key services
Marketplace for plugins, Code scripts, App templates
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Datadog (monitoring), Cookiebot (consent management), Cloudflare (DNS and CDN)
Platforms
Envato Market platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN
  • Cookie consent management via Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Datadog
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Google DoubleClick, Microsoft Advertising
Tracking pixels
Google Ads, Microsoft UET, Pinterest tracking, YouTube embedded content tracking
Marketing tools
Datadog, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with strong security practices.
  2. Cookie consent is managed by Cookiebot with detailed cookie declarations.
  3. Business information is clearly presented via structured data.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  5. Extensive use of third-party analytics and advertising networks with proper disclosures.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; support via help portal.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom platform leveraging modern web standards and technologies, including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. It integrates third-party services such as Datadog for monitoring and Cookiebot for consent management, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing performance optimization and security benefits. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured data. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided HTML snippet. Performance is rated as fast, and the site exhibits a professional design and user experience. Opportunities for modernization include enabling DNSSEC and enhancing security governance documentation.
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
  2. 80/100Low23 findingsView report
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