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Security report for exlibrisgroup.com

ExLibris - Library software and management systems · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ex Libris is an established enterprise specializing in library software and management systems, serving libraries and educational institutions globally. The company is positioned as a key player in the technology sector for library solutions, offering products that enhance education, research, collaboration, and productivity. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, structured data, and SEO optimization. The technical infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with integration of multiple marketing and analytics tools, indicating a modern and data-driven approach. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain registration protections, though improvements can be made in security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent mechanism but lacks visible privacy and terms of service documentation. Overall, the website and domain data indicate a trustworthy and credible business with room for enhanced transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

1 finding 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
83

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

Ex Libris operates in the B2B technology space, targeting libraries and educational institutions with software solutions that support library management and research facilitation. The company benefits from a long-established domain and is a subsidiary of Clarivate, a recognized parent company. The business model focuses on software licensing and service provision. The website's integration with multiple advertising and tracking platforms suggests active marketing and customer engagement strategies. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage may indicate a focus on lead generation through forms or partner channels. The company maintains a consistent brand identity and leverages social media channels for outreach. Strategic partnerships and certifications are not explicitly listed but the association with Clarivate adds credibility.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and domain registration includes protective statuses to prevent unauthorized changes. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represent areas for improvement. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder transparency and readiness in case of security incidents. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts increases the attack surface and necessitates vigilant monitoring. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be strengthened by adopting additional security best practices and publishing clear security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and terms of service documents to improve compliance and user trust.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to harden the website against common attacks.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain a strong security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ExLibris - Library software and management systems
Description
Discover Ex Libris library software, empowering libraries to enhance education and research, expand collaboration, and increase productivity
Key services
Library software, Management systems, Research and education support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, YouTube API, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Rank Math SEO plugin, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, SimpleBar, AOS (Animate On Scroll), Fancybox, Select2
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-386406326), Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Marketing tools
Survicate (survey tool), AddToAny (social sharing)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to library software industry.
  3. Strong use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  4. Extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage HTML content.
  6. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via OneTrust.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML content.
  8. Social media presence is confirmed via structured data and meta tags.
  9. Security headers and advanced security policies are not explicitly visible in the HTML content.
  10. Domain WHOIS data supports legitimacy and enterprise status.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and other marketing tools. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site uses multiple third-party scripts for analytics, marketing, and user engagement, which requires careful management to avoid performance degradation or security risks. The domain is hosted with DNS managed by NS1, a reputable DNS provider. The site uses OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating attention to privacy compliance. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the provided content. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and privacy documentation to reduce technical debt and enhance trust.
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. 67/100Medium23 findingsView report
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