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Security report for framacloud.org

framasoft.org · Technology · France

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Framacloud is a service operated by the French non-profit association Framasoft, providing privacy-focused cloud services and open source digital tools. The website serves as a documentation and informational portal, targeting privacy-conscious users and the open source community. The business model is non-profit, emphasizing mutual support and free access to digital services. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's history and location in France, supporting legitimacy and trust. Technically, the site is built using the HonKit static site generator, hosted by OVH sas, and employs modern web standards including HTTPS and responsive design. The technical infrastructure is lightweight and suitable for documentation purposes, though some SEO and accessibility features are basic. Analytics usage is minimal, relying on a custom tracking pixel. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and has domain status protections but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers. There is no published security or incident response policy, and cookie consent mechanisms are absent, which may impact GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking WAF mechanisms were detected. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professionally maintained with a good business credibility score. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, implementing cookie consent, and publishing security policies to enhance compliance and security posture.

Scanned

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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

6 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
95
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
59

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

Framasoft occupies a niche position as a non-profit provider of privacy-respecting cloud services and open source tools. Its competitive advantage lies in its community-driven approach and commitment to digital freedom. Revenue streams are likely donation-based or grant-supported rather than commercial. The target customers are privacy-conscious individuals and organizations seeking alternatives to commercial cloud providers. The partnership ecosystem includes related projects like Framaprout. Growth indicators are moderate, consistent with a small non-profit. The organization maintains a consistent brand and clear communication channels, reinforcing its market presence.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration protections are in place, but DNSSEC is not enabled, and security headers are missing. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, indicating potential gaps in security governance. Data protection practices appear basic, with minimal tracking and no cookie consent mechanism detected. The absence of a published Data Protection Officer contact or security contact channels suggests limited formal security culture. Overall, the risk is low but could be improved with formalized policies and technical enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and integrity.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies accessible on the website.
  4. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR requirements.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels for vulnerabilities and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
framasoft.org
Description
Framacloud is a service provided by the Framasoft association offering cloud services and digital tools with a focus on privacy and open source alternatives.
Key services
Cloud services, Digital tools, Guides and tips
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, FontAwesome, HonKit
Frameworks
HonKit
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
stats.framasoft.org
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
stats.framasoft.org
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security challenges.
  2. Content is minimal but relevant to the Framacloud service and Framasoft association.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  4. Use of HonKit static site generator indicates a lightweight, documentation-focused site.
  5. External links mostly point to related Framasoft projects and social media.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published on the site.
  7. Tracking pixel from stats.framasoft.org indicates minimal analytics usage.
  8. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed on the main page.
  9. Contact primarily via web forms and email links on separate contact pages.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a static site generator (HonKit) with modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript technologies. Hosting is provided by OVH sas, a reputable European provider. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is basic but functional. The technical stack is lightweight and suitable for documentation and informational content. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and SEO, and to modernize security configurations. No critical technical debt or risks were identified.
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. 59/100Medium29 findingsView report
  2. 59/100Medium29 findingsView report
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