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Security report for framapiaf.org

Framasoft · Technology · France

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Framapiaf is a French non-profit service providing a federated microblogging platform based on Mastodon software. It is operated by the association Framasoft, which promotes free and decentralized digital services. The platform targets users seeking an ad-free, privacy-respecting social media alternative. The website is well-structured, informative, and provides extensive documentation and support links. Technically, it uses modern web technologies including Bootstrap and jQuery, hosted by Gandi SAS with HTTPS enabled, though DNSSEC is not activated. Security posture is solid but could be improved by adding security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is good with a clear privacy policy and terms of service linked from the parent domain. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are published on this page, but contact forms are available on related Framasoft domains. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and aligned with open-source and privacy-friendly values.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
85
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
68

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

Framapiaf operates as a small non-profit entity within the technology sector, specifically focusing on decentralized social networking. Its competitive advantage lies in its association with Framasoft and its commitment to free software principles. The business model is service-oriented without commercial advertising, relying on community support and donations. The target audience includes privacy-conscious users and advocates of federated social media. The ecosystem includes partnerships with other Framasoft projects and open-source communities. Growth is indicated by sustained domain registration and active content updates. Strategic observations include the importance of maintaining transparency and expanding user support to enhance adoption.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration is secure with clientTransferProhibited status. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no advanced security headers are detected. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which could hinder vulnerability reporting and response. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the content. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service. The minimal use of tracking pixels aligns with privacy best practices. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit service but could benefit from formalized security documentation and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information, including a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with privacy regulations and improve user transparency.
  5. Consider providing direct contact emails or phone numbers for support and security inquiries to enhance trust and responsiveness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Framasoft
Description
Framapiaf is a free, federated microblogging service similar to Twitter, provided by the non-profit association Framasoft. It offers a decentralized platform based on the Mastodon software, allowing users to post short messages (up to 500 characters) without advertising or tracking.
Key services
Mastodon-based microblogging service, User account creation and social networking, Documentation and user guides, Support for software cultivation and autonomy
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon, Bootstrap, jQuery
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Mastodon federated social network
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
stats.framasoft.org
Marketing tools
listmonk.framasoft.org (newsletter subscription)
Transparency
basic

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 challenges.
  2. Content is in French and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner detected on this page.
  4. The site uses Mastodon software and promotes free/libre software principles.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on this page; contact is via forms on related Framasoft domains.
  6. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. SSL is enabled and domain status is secure but DNSSEC is not enabled.
  8. External links mostly point to trusted open source and federation-related resources.
  9. Minimal tracking observed via a stats pixel; privacy respected.
  10. Newsletter subscription form present with email input and submission button.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and stable technology stack centered on Mastodon, Bootstrap, and jQuery. It is hosted by a reputable registrar and hosting provider (Gandi SAS). The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and accessibility basics. The use of external trusted domains for resources and documentation supports reliability. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates some technical debt in security hardening. The site could improve performance and accessibility further by adopting newer frontend frameworks and enhancing ARIA roles and semantic HTML. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals but has room for modernization and security improvements.
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. 68/100Medium26 findingsView report
  2. 68/100Medium26 findingsView report
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