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Security report for framacarte.org

Framasoft · Non-profit · France

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

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Framasoft is a French non-profit association dedicated to promoting digital autonomy and popular education through ethical, free/libre software services. Framacarte is one of its flagship projects, offering a free online map customization tool based on OpenStreetMap and the uMap software. The organization is funded primarily by donations and emphasizes privacy, minimal data collection, and transparency. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in content, targeting a broad audience interested in digital emancipation and open-source tools. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Vue.js and Bootstrap, hosted by OVH sas. It employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks DNSSEC and some security headers, which are recommended for enhanced security. Analytics are handled via Matomo with minimal tracking, aligning with the organization's privacy ethos. Security posture is solid for a non-profit, with domain registration protections and no evident vulnerabilities, though improvements are suggested in DNS security and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is good, with clear terms and privacy policies, though no cookie consent mechanism was detected. Overall, Framasoft and Framacarte present a trustworthy, well-managed digital service with strong community and ethical foundations. Strategic improvements in security and privacy transparency would further enhance trust and resilience.

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

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 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

    • 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

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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
65
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
54

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
3
Employees
0
Customers
3
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

Framasoft occupies a niche in the non-profit sector focused on ethical digital services and open-source software. Its business model relies on donations, with a strong community and multiple related projects enhancing its ecosystem. The organization targets individuals and groups seeking digital autonomy and privacy-respecting tools. Its market position is stable with a clear mission and recognized legitimacy in France. Partnerships with related projects and a transparent funding model support sustainable growth. The association's small size and focused sector allow agility but also require continuous community engagement and funding. Revenue streams are primarily donations, with no advertising or commercial tracking, reinforcing its ethical stance. The presence of multiple related domains and projects indicates a collaborative ecosystem. The organization’s transparency and open governance are competitive advantages in the digital commons space.

Security posture

Framasoft demonstrates a mature security posture appropriate for a non-profit digital service provider. The use of HTTPS and domain status protections are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represents areas for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could hinder vulnerability reporting and response. Data collection is minimal and privacy-respecting, with no evidence of behavioral tracking or third-party ad networks. The use of Matomo analytics aligns with privacy best practices. The lack of a published security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy is a gap in transparency and security culture. Overall, the risk level is low but could be further mitigated by adopting recommended security enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve overall DNS security.
  2. Implement and publish security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the web application.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism or banner to comply with cookie regulations and enhance user privacy awareness.
  5. Consider creating and publishing a security.txt file to formalize vulnerability disclosure and improve security culture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Framasoft
Description
Framacarte is a free online map customization service based on the free software uMap, hosted by the French not-for-profit association Framasoft. It allows users to create, annotate, and share personalized maps using OpenStreetMap data.
Key services
Online map creation and customization, Hosting of free/libre software services, Popular education on digital autonomy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Bootstrap 4, FontAwesome, OpenStreetMap, uMap
Frameworks
Vue.js, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited
  • No tracking or behavioral data exploitation
  • Minimal data collection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo (stats.framasoft.org)
Transparency
excellent

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 no blocking mechanisms.
  2. Strong emphasis on privacy, data minimalism, and free/libre software principles.
  3. Donation-based funding model with clear calls to support the non-profit.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie banner found, but privacy policy and terms are clearly linked.
  5. No direct phone numbers or DPO contacts found on the site.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  7. No advertising or commercial tracking detected beyond minimal analytics.
  8. Strong community and open-source ethos evident throughout content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Vue.js and Bootstrap 4, ensuring responsive design and good user experience across devices. Hosting is provided by OVH sas, a reputable provider. The site loads scripts asynchronously and uses optimized assets such as WOFF2 fonts. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and screen reader text are present, indicating attention to inclusive design. There is no CMS detected, suggesting a custom or framework-based implementation. The site uses Matomo for analytics, avoiding common commercial trackers. Technical debt appears low, but enabling DNSSEC and security headers would modernize the security posture. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and well-maintained.
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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