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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 free, federated microblogging platform based on the Mastodon software. It is operated by the association Framasoft, which promotes free software and decentralized social media. The service targets general users interested in privacy-respecting social networking without advertising or tracking. The website is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides clear information about the service and its open-source foundations. Technical infrastructure includes Bootstrap and jQuery, hosted by Gandi SAS with HTTPS enabled. Security posture is good but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is adequate with clear links to privacy and terms policies on the parent domain, though no cookie consent mechanism is present. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, reflecting the non-profit nature of the organization.

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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 part of the broader Framasoft ecosystem, positioning itself as a free alternative to commercial social media platforms. Its competitive advantage lies in its open-source foundation, federation compatibility, and strong community backing. The business model is non-commercial, focusing on providing public service rather than revenue generation. The target audience includes privacy-conscious users and advocates of free software. Partnerships and related domains are primarily within the Framasoft network. Growth indicators include active documentation, community engagement, and integration with federated platforms. The service maintains a transparent and ethical approach to user data and content moderation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place, indicating a baseline security maturity. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, which are areas for improvement. There is no publicly disclosed incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which could limit responsiveness to security events. Minimal tracking is used via a Matomo analytics pixel, respecting user privacy. The absence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries is positive. Overall, the security posture is solid for a non-profit service but could benefit from formalized policies 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.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and enhance user privacy awareness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Framasoft
Description
Un service Mastodon fourni par l'association d’éducation populaire Framasoft. Framapiaf is a free, decentralized, federated microblogging service similar to Twitter, allowing short messages up to 500 characters without advertising or tracking.
Key services
Mastodon microblogging service, Federated social networking, User account creation and management, Content exploration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Mastodon, Bootstrap, jQuery
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo (stats.framasoft.org)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
stats.framasoft.org
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. Content is in French and targeted at French-speaking users interested in free and federated social media.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner found, but privacy policy and terms of service are clearly linked on the parent domain.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on this page; contact is via forms on the parent domain.
  5. Uses open source Mastodon software and promotes free software principles.
  6. No commercial advertising or tracking beyond minimal analytics pixel.
  7. Mobile optimized with Bootstrap framework and responsive design.
  8. Security headers not explicitly detected in HTML content; DNSSEC not enabled.
  9. WHOIS data is consistent and transparent, registered to a reputable non-profit organization.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack centered on the Mastodon platform, enhanced with Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for interactivity. Hosting is provided by Gandi SAS, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization. The site lacks a common CMS, indicating a custom or framework-based implementation. SEO and accessibility are adequately addressed, though accessibility could be improved. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to modernize security configurations and enhance privacy compliance features.
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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