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Security report for kava.io

Kava · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kava is a decentralized blockchain platform that integrates the speed and interoperability of the Cosmos ecosystem with the developer capabilities of Ethereum. It targets developers and DeFi users by providing a scalable, interoperable blockchain network with EVM compatibility and Tendermint consensus. The platform supports a growing ecosystem of over 125 dApps and offers bridging services for assets, positioning itself as a leading Web3 infrastructure provider. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including Webflow CMS and integrates analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Twitter Pixel. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though improvements can be made in privacy compliance by adding cookie consent mechanisms and publishing security policies. WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is common for blockchain projects, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, Kava presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically mature web presence aligned with its business goals.

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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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
52
Security headers
60
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Kava operates in the blockchain technology and decentralized finance sectors, focusing on interoperability and developer empowerment. Its business model revolves around providing blockchain infrastructure and developer programs (Kava Rise) to foster ecosystem growth. The platform's partnerships with major blockchain projects like Cosmos, Ethereum, Chainlink, and Binance enhance its market position. Revenue streams likely include staking, transaction fees, and ecosystem grants. The target audience includes blockchain developers, validators, and DeFi users. Growth indicators include a large number of active validators and significant bridged asset transactions. The company maintains active social media channels and a developer-focused website, supporting community engagement and ecosystem expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no exposed sensitive information. However, it lacks visible incident response contacts and a published security policy, which are important for transparency and trust. The absence of a cookie consent banner despite tracking scripts indicates a privacy compliance gap. No known vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. The WHOIS privacy protection is justified given the nature of the business. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be enhanced by formalizing security policies and improving privacy mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations and improve user trust.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response procedures and contact information.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide clear and accessible contact information for general and security inquiries.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kava
Description
Kava is a decentralized blockchain that combines the speed and interoperability of Cosmos with the developer power of Ethereum.
Key services
Blockchain network, Developer ecosystem (Kava Rise), DeFi applications, Bridging assets, Validator network
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Cosmos SDK, Ethereum EVM compatibility, Tendermint consensus, Webflow CMS, Google Analytics, Twitter Pixel, Jetboost
Frameworks
Cosmos SDK, Tendermint, EVM
Platforms
Webflow
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Twitter Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Twitter Pixel
Marketing tools
Jetboost
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. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on main pages
  3. Privacy policy and terms of use are present and accessible
  4. No cookie consent banner detected despite use of tracking scripts
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection
  6. Strong integration with known blockchain and DeFi projects
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  8. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Fonts, Google Analytics, Twitter Pixel, and Jetboost for enhanced functionality and marketing. The blockchain platform itself is based on Cosmos SDK with Tendermint consensus and EVM compatibility, enabling scalability and interoperability. Hosting appears to be via Webflow's infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags and SEO practices. Technical risks are minimal, but reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to enhance privacy compliance and formalize security documentation.
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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