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Security report for ibb.co

ImgBB · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ImgBB is a free image hosting and sharing service that offers users the ability to upload images with direct links, BBCode, and HTML thumbnails. The platform supports integration solutions for forums and provides API access and plugins for developers. ImgBB operates a freemium business model with Pro subscription plans that offer enhanced features such as no ads, larger file size limits, and unlimited space. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and supports multiple languages, indicating a broad international user base. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including jQuery and Google Fonts, and integrates Yandex advertising and analytics services. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and secure upload inputs, but lacks some security headers and explicit incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, ImgBB presents as a legitimate and trustworthy service with a solid market position in the image hosting sector.

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

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 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 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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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
42
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

ImgBB targets general internet users needing free and easy image hosting solutions, including forum users and developers requiring API access. Its freemium model generates revenue through Pro subscriptions offering enhanced capabilities. The presence of multiple language versions and integration tools suggests a strategy focused on broad accessibility and developer engagement. The use of Yandex advertising and analytics indicates monetization and user behavior tracking strategies. The lack of explicit contact emails or phone numbers may limit direct customer support channels, relying instead on web forms. ImgBB's competitive advantage lies in its simplicity, free tier, and API/plugin offerings, positioning it well in the image hosting market.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and no dedicated security contact emails are provided. The upload functionality restricts accepted file types, mitigating some risk of malicious uploads. The use of third-party scripts (Yandex Ads and Metrika) introduces potential privacy and security considerations. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by implementing additional headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize security and privacy risks.
  5. Enhance contact options by providing verified company emails or phone numbers for support and security inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ImgBB
Description
Free image hosting and sharing service, upload pictures, photo host. Offers integration solutions for uploading images to forums.
Key services
Free image hosting, Image uploading, Direct image links, BBCode and HTML thumbnails, API access, Plugin integration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Fonts, Yandex Ads, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure file upload input with accepted file types
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Yandex Metrika
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Yandex Ads, AdFox
Tracking pixels
Yandex Metrika
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 professional and relevant to image hosting services.
  3. Multiple language versions available indicating international reach.
  4. Pro subscription plans indicate a freemium business model.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via web form.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected, potential GDPR compliance gap.
  7. Use of Yandex advertising and analytics services.
  8. No visible security headers detected in HTML source.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with jQuery, Google Fonts, and asynchronous JavaScript loading. It integrates Yandex advertising and analytics services, which may impact user privacy. The site is mobile-optimized and supports multiple languages, enhancing accessibility and user reach. Performance is moderate, with preconnect hints and font optimizations. No CMS or hosting provider is explicitly identified. The site lacks some advanced accessibility features and security headers, indicating areas for technical improvement. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business model effectively but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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. 63/100Medium35 findingsView report
  2. 63/100 −4Medium35 findingsView report
  3. 67/100Medium32 findingsView report
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