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Security report for framaprout.org

Framasoft · Other · 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

Framaprout.org is a niche, playful web project operated by the French non-profit organization Framasoft, known for promoting free software and digital commons. The site offers an interactive 'Prout-o-mètre' application with humorous content and browser extensions to engage users in a lighthearted manner. The project targets a general audience interested in digital culture and community-driven initiatives. Technically, the site uses modern frontend technologies including Vue.js and Bootstrap, hosted by OVH sas, with good mobile optimization and privacy-respecting analytics. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and domain protections, though DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies are not published. Privacy compliance is partial, with privacy and terms policies available on the parent site but no cookie consent mechanism on this site. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professionally presented, and aligned with Framasoft's mission.

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

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 operates framaprout.org as a cultural and community engagement project within its broader ecosystem of free software and digital commons advocacy. The business model is non-profit and community-driven, focusing on open source and educational content. The project leverages partnerships within the Framasoft network and offers browser extensions to extend user engagement. Market positioning is niche but supported by a reputable parent organization. Revenue streams are likely donation and volunteer supported. The target customer segment is general internet users interested in humor and digital culture. Growth indicators include active community links and integration with other Framasoft services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain status flags preventing unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers reduces the overall security posture. No explicit incident response or security policies are published, which may limit transparency and readiness. The use of privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo) is a positive indicator. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Compliance with GDPR is implied through the parent organization's policies but not explicitly demonstrated on this site.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to increase transparency and preparedness.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user trust.
  5. Consider adding direct contact information or clearly visible support channels on the site for better user engagement.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Framasoft
Description
A playful web project by Framasoft to identify and categorize different types of 'prouts' (farts) with humorous descriptions and interactive elements.
Key services
Interactive web application (Prout-o-mètre), Browser extensions (Proutify for Firefox and Chrome), Community engagement and cultural content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Bootstrap 4, FontAwesome, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Vue.js, Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
stats.framasoft.org
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche cultural project under Framasoft.
  2. Content is playful and humorous with interactive elements.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy banner detected, but privacy policy and terms are available on main Framasoft site.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on this site; contact is via Framasoft contact forms.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Uses modern frontend technologies with good mobile optimization.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Analytics usage is privacy-respecting (Matomo).
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern frontend technologies including Vue.js and Bootstrap 4, with FontAwesome icons and custom CSS. It is hosted by OVH sas, a reputable hosting provider. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile optimized with responsive design. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Accessibility is basic but present. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Analytics are implemented via a privacy-focused Matomo instance. The technical stack is appropriate for the site's purpose but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance optimizations.
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. 62/100Medium27 findingsView report
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