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Security report for codeweavers.com

CodeWeavers · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

CodeWeavers is a technology company specializing in software that enables users to run Microsoft Windows applications on Mac and Linux platforms without the need for a Windows license or virtual machines. Their flagship product, CrossOver, targets Mac and Linux users seeking seamless Windows app compatibility. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image, with clear messaging focused on their niche market. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Font Awesome, and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises questions about domain legitimacy or privacy protection. Security posture is moderate, with no explicit security headers detected and no visible privacy or cookie policies, indicating room for improvement in compliance and security transparency. Overall, the website is functional and trustworthy from a user perspective but would benefit from enhanced security and privacy disclosures.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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. 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

  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

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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
62
Security headers
90
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
82

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

CodeWeavers operates in the technology sector with a focus on software compatibility solutions. Their business model revolves around software licensing and sales of CrossOver, targeting a specialized audience of Mac and Linux users. The company appears to maintain a medium-sized operation with consistent branding and a clear market niche. The website's integration of social media verification and tracking tools suggests active marketing and user engagement strategies. However, the lack of publicly available WHOIS data and absence of detailed business contact information on the site may limit transparency. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries from the provided data. The company’s market position is that of a niche provider with a unique value proposition in cross-platform software compatibility.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and includes modern JavaScript libraries, but no security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected in the provided data. There is no visible privacy policy or cookie consent mechanism, which may indicate non-compliance with GDPR or other privacy regulations. No incident response contacts or security policies are published, limiting the ability to respond to security incidents effectively. The use of third-party tracking scripts introduces potential privacy risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but lacks several best practices and transparency elements that would enhance user trust and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information or ensure privacy protection is justified and transparent to users.
  4. Provide clear contact information for security incidents, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize vulnerabilities and privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CodeWeavers
Description
Discover the easiest way to run Microsoft Windows productivity apps and games on Mac and Linux without purchasing a Windows license, using a Virtual Machine, or Dual-Booting.
Key services
CrossOver software for running Windows apps on Mac and Linux
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
50/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies detected in the provided content.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  5. Website uses modern frontend technologies and includes tracking scripts from Google.
  6. No security headers or explicit security policies detected in the provided data.
  7. Content is focused on software product CrossOver for running Windows apps on Mac and Linux.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern frontend stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Font Awesome, ensuring responsive design and good user experience across devices. Google Tag Manager and Analytics are used for tracking user behavior. The site loads multiple external resources from trusted domains, indicating a well-structured asset management strategy. However, no CMS or backend technology was identified from the provided data. Performance appears moderate with standard optimization practices. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. There is an opportunity to enhance technical robustness by adding security headers and improving privacy compliance mechanisms.
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. 78/100Low24 findingsView report
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