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Security report for htmlcodex.com

HTML Codex · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HTML Codex is a small technology-focused business specializing in the design and distribution of free and premium HTML website templates, landing pages, email templates, and snippets. The company positions itself as a top provider in the free HTML template market, targeting web developers and businesses seeking customizable website solutions. The website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern web technologies such as Bootstrap and jQuery, and integrates SEO and analytics tools to enhance digital presence. The technical infrastructure is moderate in performance with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protections in place, though improvements such as DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms and explicit GDPR indicators. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and provides valuable resources to its audience.

Scanned

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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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
52

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

The business operates on a freemium model offering both free and paid HTML templates, generating revenue through premium template sales and advertising via Google AdSense. The target market includes individual developers, agencies, and small businesses. The company maintains an active social media presence to engage users and promote offerings. The domain age and registration details align well with the business history, indicating legitimacy. The use of WordPress and popular plugins suggests a standard but effective digital ecosystem. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are published, relying on contact forms and social media for communication. The business could benefit from enhanced transparency in security and privacy policies to strengthen trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and has domain transfer protections, which are positive security indicators. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no advanced security headers were detected in the HTML content. There is no published security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency in handling security events. The absence of cookie consent mechanisms may pose compliance risks under GDPR and similar regulations. No vulnerable or outdated libraries were identified in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by implementing DNSSEC, security headers, and publishing clear security and incident response policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and display a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan with contact details for security issues.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by including GDPR-specific information and data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HTML Codex
Description
Creator and publisher of HTML templates, HTML landing pages, HTML email templates and HTML snippets. Every item of HTML Codex is free of cost. So download and enjoy!!!
Key services
Free HTML website templates, Premium HTML website templates, HTML landing pages, HTML email templates, HTML snippets
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Yoast SEO, WordPress
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats
Marketing tools
Google Site Kit, Mailchimp for WordPress
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich with many free and premium HTML templates.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins like Yoast SEO and Google Site Kit.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected.
  5. Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form and social media.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Advertising via Google AdSense and tracking via Google Analytics and Jetpack.
  9. Domain registration is transparent and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a modern tech stack including Bootstrap and jQuery. SEO is managed via Yoast SEO plugin, and analytics are integrated through Google Analytics and Jetpack Stats. The site loads a variety of external resources including fonts and scripts from trusted CDNs. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness. Some inline CSS and JavaScript are used for UI enhancements and emoji support. The site uses Cloudflare DNS but does not enable DNSSEC, which is a missed opportunity for improved security. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from additional security hardening and privacy 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. 66/100Medium32 findingsView report
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