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Security report for hostmonster.com

bluehost inc. · Technology · United States

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bluehost Inc. is a leading web hosting and domain registration provider, operating a consolidated platform including Hostmonster and Fatcow brands. The website presents a professional, well-structured digital presence targeting individuals and businesses seeking hosting solutions ranging from beginner to agency-level services. The company offers a broad portfolio including shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and professional email services. The market position is strong as a major player in the hosting industry with enterprise scale and a parent company, Newfold Digital. Technically, the site leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS, modern JavaScript libraries, and integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools such as Adobe Target, Google Analytics, and OneTrust for privacy compliance. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. WHOIS data is unavailable in the raw output, likely due to registrar privacy or technical reasons, but the domain is well-known and legitimate. Overall, Bluehost demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure, strong business credibility, and compliance with privacy regulations.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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 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 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 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • 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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  • Security score drift

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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
55
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
75

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

Add-on

Leaked records that mention hostmonster.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
36,603
Employees
1
Customers
36,557
Third parties
45
Weak passwords
13%

Latest record dated 2025-09-06 · 1,562 subdomains affected

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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

Bluehost operates in the technology sector providing essential web hosting and domain services. Its business model is subscription-based with multiple hosting tiers catering to diverse customer segments from beginners to professional agencies. The company benefits from a strong brand portfolio and parent company support, enabling extensive market reach and service diversification. Partnerships and subsidiaries like Hostmonster and Fatcow expand its market footprint. The website content and structure indicate a focus on customer ease-of-use, professional services, and comprehensive support. Marketing and affiliate programs are active, supporting growth and customer acquisition. The company maintains a transparent privacy and terms framework, enhancing trust and regulatory compliance.

Security posture

The security posture of the Bluehost website is strong, with HTTPS enforced site-wide and multiple security headers implemented to protect against common web vulnerabilities. The use of Content Security Policy and cookie security flags indicates adherence to best practices. Privacy compliance is supported by OneTrust cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. Incident response contact is available via abuse reporting channels. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the site content or scripts. However, explicit security policy documentation and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly found, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature security culture appropriate for an enterprise hosting provider.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and practices.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available to enhance domain trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bluehost inc.
Description
Hostmonster and Bluehost partnership, two leading hosting companies revolutionizing the industry. Experience enhanced services, features & benefits to grow your business.
Key services
Web Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Cloud Hosting, WooCommerce Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Google Workspace, Professional Email, Domains, SSL Certificates
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Target, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, FullStory, Genesys Web Messenger Chat, AudioEye ADA Compliance, Material Components Web, jQuery, AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie SameSite and Secure flags
  • Use of Content Security Policy
  • Use of security and privacy scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, FullStory, Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
FullStory, Adobe Target
Marketing tools
Adobe Target, OneTrust
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 rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong branding consistency between Bluehost and Hostmonster partnership.
  3. Comprehensive hosting product offerings with clear segmentation for beginners, professionals, and agencies.
  4. Multiple trust signals including BBB accreditation and privacy policy.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, but domain is well-known and legitimate.
  8. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
  9. No exposed security vulnerabilities detected in content or scripts.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager CMS, utilizing modern web technologies including Material Components Web, jQuery, and various Adobe marketing and analytics tools. Performance is optimized with preconnects, async script loading, and responsive design. Accessibility is addressed with AudioEye integration. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates fast loading times. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security monitoring. The infrastructure reflects a mature, enterprise-grade digital platform supporting a global hosting business.
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. 75/100Medium26 findingsView report
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