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Security report for d3js.org

Observable, Inc. · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

D3 by Observable is a mature and widely recognized JavaScript library specializing in bespoke data visualization. The website serves as the official documentation and gateway to the D3 ecosystem, including links to the Observable platform and GitHub repository. The business operates primarily in the technology sector, targeting developers and data professionals who require flexible and powerful visualization tools. The company behind D3 is Observable, Inc., founded in 2011, which also offers the Observable platform for collaborative data analysis. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including VitePress and JavaScript modules, hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure. The site demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and accessibility, providing a fast and user-friendly experience. However, it lacks explicit privacy and cookie policies, and no contact information is directly provided on the site, which could be improved for better compliance and user trust. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain transfer protection, but it does not currently implement DNSSEC or security headers such as Content-Security-Policy. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is consistent with the business claims, showing a long-established domain without privacy protection, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and technically sound but could benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security best practices. Strategic recommendations include publishing privacy and cookie policies, enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, and providing clear contact or incident response information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
63

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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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain 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

D3 by Observable holds a strong market position as a leading open-source JavaScript library for data visualization, supported by a vibrant community and a high-profile GitHub repository with over 111,000 stars. The business model revolves around open-source software complemented by the Observable platform, which offers collaborative data analysis and high-level charting APIs. The target customers are developers, data scientists, and analysts seeking customizable visualization solutions. Observable, Inc. acts as the parent company, focusing on innovation in data visualization and analysis tools. The company benefits from strategic partnerships with platforms like Observable and GitHub, enhancing its ecosystem and reach. Growth indicators include continuous releases, active community engagement, and integration with modern web technologies.

Security posture

The security posture of the D3 website is solid but not comprehensive. HTTPS is enforced, and the domain is protected against unauthorized transfers. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of published security policies or incident response contacts limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is not clearly demonstrated due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site is secure for general use but should enhance its security framework and compliance documentation to meet higher standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Provide clear contact information and a security incident response policy or page.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party dependencies and monitor for vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Observable, Inc.
Description
The JavaScript library for bespoke data visualization
Key services
D3 JavaScript library modules for data visualization, Observable Plot high-level charting API, Observable platform for collaborative data analysis
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, VitePress, Observable components, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
VitePress
Platforms
Observable
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 examples.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on main site.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided.
  4. Strong association with Observable platform and GitHub repository.
  5. Modern tech stack with VitePress and JavaScript modules.
  6. No security headers detected in HTML source; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. Domain WHOIS data is consistent and domain is well-established.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including VitePress for static site generation and JavaScript ES modules for dynamic functionality. Hosting is provided via Cloudflare, ensuring fast content delivery and DNS reliability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, contributing to excellent user experience. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and canonical links. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Performance is fast with preloading of styles and scripts. However, the absence of security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and compliance domains. The site architecture supports scalability and integration with the Observable platform, positioning it well for future enhancements.
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. 63/100Medium32 findingsView report
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