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Security report for cpmlink.net

CPMlink · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CPMlink is a paid URL shortening service established in 2016 that enables users to monetize their shared links by earning revenue per visitor. The platform offers multiple payout options including PayPal, Payza, Skrill, and Bitcoin, with a minimum payout threshold of $5 and daily payments. The website targets individuals seeking to generate income through link sharing and provides additional features such as a referral program and simple website scripts for monetization. Technically, the site uses a combination of Bootstrap and jQuery (version 1.11.3), with Cloudflare DNS and external analytics and live chat services like Hotjar and Tawk.to. While the site is mobile-optimized and has a professional design, it lacks critical privacy and security policies and uses an outdated JavaScript library, which poses security risks. The domain registration is consistent with the business claims, registered since 2016 with GoDaddy and protected by domain status locks but lacks DNSSEC. Overall, CPMlink presents a moderately trustworthy service with room for improvement in security and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

8 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
75
Security headers
20
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

CPMlink operates in the technology sector focusing on online monetization through paid URL shortening. Its business model relies on sharing advertising revenue generated from visitors clicking shortened links. The platform's competitive advantages include high payout rates, multiple payment methods, and daily payments without fees. The referral program incentivizes user growth by offering 5% earnings from referrals. The company appears to be small-sized with no public parent or subsidiary companies. The website's content and structure suggest a focus on ease of use and reliability, targeting online marketers, content creators, and individuals seeking passive income. The presence of social media links and live chat support indicates an effort to engage users and provide customer service, although the lack of formal policies may affect credibility.

Security posture

The security posture of CPMlink is moderate but has notable gaps. The website uses HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications, and the domain is protected by standard registrar locks preventing unauthorized transfers or updates. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose DNS queries to spoofing attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.11.3) is a significant vulnerability as it is known to have security issues. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options are detected, which are important for mitigating common web attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, limiting transparency and preparedness. The site uses third-party analytics and live chat tools that may collect user data, but no cookie consent mechanism or privacy policy is present, raising compliance concerns. Overall, while basic security measures exist, improvements are needed to enhance protection and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Update jQuery and all JavaScript libraries to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies along with a terms of service page to improve legal compliance and user trust.
  5. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CPMlink
Description
Earn money for each visitor to your shortened links with CPMlink! We pay for each visit to your short link.
Key services
URL shortening, Monetization of shortened links, Daily payments via PayPal, Payza, Skrill, Bitcoin, Referral program
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.3, Bootstrap, Cloudflare DNS, Hotjar analytics, Tawk.to live chat
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientRenewProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
a-ads.com
Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Tawk.to live chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website offers paid URL shortening services with daily payouts.
  2. No privacy policy, cookie policy, or terms of service pages found.
  3. Contact email support@cpmlink.net is provided prominently.
  4. Multiple payment options supported: PayPal, Payza, Skrill, Bitcoin.
  5. Referral program offers 5% earnings from referrals.
  6. Use of outdated jQuery version is a security concern.
  7. No visible security headers or published security policies.
  8. DNSSEC not enabled for domain.
  9. Website uses Cloudflare DNS and external analytics/tracking services.
  10. No phone numbers or physical addresses found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Bootstrap and jQuery 1.11.3, with Cloudflare providing DNS services and likely CDN capabilities. It integrates third-party services including Hotjar for analytics and Tawk.to for live chat support. The site is mobile responsive and has a professional design with clear navigation. However, the use of an outdated jQuery version introduces security risks. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve speed. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. Accessibility features are minimal but present. The lack of DNSSEC and security headers indicates technical debt in security implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but requires modernization and security enhancements to reduce risks and improve compliance.
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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