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Security report for growthhero.io

GrowthHero.io · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GrowthHero.io is a SaaS company specializing in partner marketing software that integrates affiliate, influencer, and referral marketing into a single platform. It targets online brands and e-commerce businesses, offering tools to build and manage partner programs effectively. The company positions itself as a top-rated solution with strong customer satisfaction and multiple platform integrations including Shopify and BigCommerce. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and Bootstrap frameworks, leveraging modern tracking and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and HelpScout. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and reCAPTCHA, though explicit security policies and incident response details are not published. Overall, the website is professional, well-structured, and trustworthy, with no signs of blocking or WAF interference.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
64

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

GrowthHero operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors, providing essential SaaS tools for partner marketing. Its business model revolves around subscription-based software with free trials to attract customers. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through multi-level marketing features, extensive integrations, and a strong customer base evidenced by testimonials and client logos. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a focus on digital engagement via forms and scheduling tools. Partnerships with platforms like BigCommerce enhance its market reach. Growth indicators include positive reviews and a comprehensive resource base. Strategic observations highlight the importance of expanding direct communication channels and publishing security policies to enhance trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and anti-bot measures like reCAPTCHA v3. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is typical for SaaS companies but limits transparency. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing more explicit security governance documents and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
  4. Provide direct company contact emails for security and abuse reporting.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GrowthHero.io
Description
GrowthHero 3-in-1 Partner Marketing Software, combines Affiliate, Influencer & Referral Marketing management in one powerful tool. Try Free!
Key services
Affiliate marketing management, Influencer marketing management, Referral marketing management, Multi-level marketing, Campaign management, Partner recruitment and commission payment
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Hotjar, HelpScout Beacon, reCAPTCHA v3, CookieYes
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, HelpScout Beacon
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, HelpScout, CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, limiting domain registration insights.
  3. Website uses modern technologies and best practices for security and privacy.
  4. Strong presence of trust indicators including testimonials and client logos.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file found.
  9. Content is business-focused and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder and Bootstrap framework, ensuring responsive design and good user experience. It uses several third-party services for analytics, marketing, and customer support, including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, HelpScout, and CookieYes for consent management. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site includes proper meta tags and SEO optimizations, contributing to good search engine visibility. No critical technical debt or vulnerabilities were identified in the HTML content. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility.
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

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