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Security report for geoip-js.com

MaxMind, Inc. · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website geoip-js.com functions as a technical endpoint for MaxMind, Inc.'s GeoIP2 JavaScript Client API, providing JavaScript and web service access for IP geolocation services. The site content is minimal but professional, focusing on delivering API resources rather than marketing or customer engagement. The domain is relatively young, created in 2020, and uses Cloudflare as its registrar and DNS provider, with domain status protections in place to prevent unauthorized changes. The privacy policy is not hosted on this domain but is linked to MaxMind's main privacy policy page, which is comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Technically, the site uses standard web technologies including JavaScript and CSS, with fonts loaded from MaxMind's font hosting. There is no evidence of CMS usage or advanced frameworks. Performance and mobile optimization are basic but adequate for the site's purpose. No analytics, advertising, or tracking scripts were detected, indicating a privacy-conscious implementation. From a security perspective, the domain benefits from registrar-level protections but lacks DNSSEC and visible security headers in the HTML content. No incident response or security policy information is provided on the site. The absence of contact information and forms limits data collection risks but also reduces user engagement options. Overall, the security posture is moderate with room for improvement in transparency and technical controls. The overall risk assessment is low given the site's limited scope and professional affiliation with MaxMind. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security and incident response policies, adding cookie and terms of service policies if applicable, and enhancing security headers to improve trust and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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 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

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
70

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention geoip-js.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

MaxMind, Inc. operates in the technology sector providing IP geolocation services through APIs such as the GeoIP2 JavaScript Client API. The business targets developers and enterprises needing geolocation data for applications. The domain geoip-js.com serves as a dedicated technical endpoint rather than a customer-facing marketing site. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on API delivery and data accuracy. Market positioning is strong within the geolocation niche, supported by MaxMind's established reputation. The company appears medium-sized with a focus on technology innovation. No direct parent or subsidiary relationships are evident from this domain. The partnership ecosystem includes MaxMind's broader infrastructure but no explicit partners are linked from this domain.

Security posture

The security maturity level of the site is moderate. The domain registration includes protective status flags that prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions, which is a positive indicator. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for domain security. The website lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No contact or incident response information is provided, limiting transparency for security issues. There are no signs of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is indirectly supported via the linked privacy policy but cookie and terms policies are absent. Overall, the site is low risk but could improve its security posture by adopting additional technical and policy measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add explicit security and incident response policies accessible from the domain to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Provide cookie policy and consent mechanisms if cookies or tracking technologies are used in the future.
  5. Consider adding contact information or a dedicated security contact channel to facilitate vulnerability reporting and incident management.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MaxMind, Inc.
Description
This domain provides the JavaScript and web service endpoints for the MaxMind, Inc. GeoIP2 JavaScript Client API, enabling client-side IP geolocation services.
Key services
GeoIP2 JavaScript Client API, IP geolocation data services
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Cloudflare DNS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website serves as a technical endpoint for MaxMind's GeoIP2 JavaScript Client API.
  2. Content is minimal but relevant and professional.
  3. No contact information or forms present on the page.
  4. No cookie or terms of service policies found on this domain, but privacy policy is linked externally.
  5. No security headers or explicit security policies visible in the HTML content.
  6. No analytics or advertising scripts detected.
  7. No social media or direct contact links present.
  8. Domain is secured with registrar-level protections but DNSSEC is not enabled.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies with fonts hosted on MaxMind's font servers. It is hosted and registered via Cloudflare, providing robust DNS and registrar services. The site does not use a CMS or advanced web frameworks, reflecting a lightweight and focused technical implementation. Performance is moderate with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO optimization is minimal but sufficient given the site's technical endpoint role. No analytics or advertising scripts are present, reducing privacy risks. The lack of DNSSEC and security headers represents technical debt that could be addressed to improve security and trust. Overall, the infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization in security and 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. 70/100 −1Medium28 findingsView report
  2. 71/100Medium26 findingsView report
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