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Security report for libranet.de

LIBRANET.de · Technology · Finland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and Security headers.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LIBRANET.de operates as a node within the federated social networking ecosystem, leveraging the Friendica platform to provide users with a decentralized social network experience. The service is targeted at users interested in privacy-respecting, federated social media alternatives. The website is hosted on a server located in Helsinki, Finland, and offers enhanced add-ons and connectors to improve user experience. Registration is currently closed, and inactive accounts are managed with clear retention policies. The site provides support and community engagement through linked forums and community pages. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack centered around Friendica 2025.07-rc, utilizing popular frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery, along with various UI enhancement libraries. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates moderate performance. However, some accessibility and SEO optimizations are basic and could be improved. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, ensuring encrypted communications. From a security perspective, the site implements several best practices including IP blocking after multiple failed login attempts and input sanitization via DOMPurify. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and HSTS reduces the overall security posture. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a privacy policy and cookie usage notice, but lacks a consent mechanism. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available. Overall, LIBRANET.de presents a trustworthy and functional federated social network node with a good technical foundation and moderate security posture. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy consent mechanisms, and transparency around security policies would enhance trust and compliance. The site is safe for general audiences with no adult or explicit content detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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. 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';…

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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
95
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
25
Average
61

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

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Leaked records that mention libranet.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
30
Employees
0
Customers
30
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

2 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

LIBRANET.de occupies a niche position within the federated social networking market, providing a Friendica node that appeals to privacy-conscious users seeking decentralized social media alternatives. Its business model is community-focused, relying on open-source software and user engagement rather than commercial advertising or monetization. The presence of support forums and community links indicates an active user base and collaborative ecosystem. The lack of explicit business registration or contact details suggests a small-scale operation, likely run by a dedicated team or individual. The site’s technical maturity and use of modern frameworks position it well for sustainable growth within its sector. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident, indicating an independent operation.

Security posture

The security maturity of LIBRANET.de is moderate. The site enforces HTTPS and implements IP blocking after repeated failed login attempts, which are positive controls against common attack vectors. Input sanitization via DOMPurify reduces risks of XSS attacks. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security weakens defense-in-depth. No public security or incident response policies limit transparency and preparedness perception. The site does not appear to use tracking or analytics services that could introduce privacy risks. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, there is room for improvement in security hardening and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve trust and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility and SEO features to improve user experience and discoverability.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LIBRANET.de
Description
A node of the free and federated network running Friendica software with enhanced add-ons and connectors. The server is located in Helsinki, Finland.
Key services
Friendica social network hosting, Support forum, Community engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
Friendica 2025.07-rc, jQuery, Bootstrap, Dropzone, jGrowl, jQuery Colorbox, jQuery Datetimepicker, Perfect Scrollbar, DOMPurify, EmojiPicker
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Jasny Bootstrap, Bootstrap Select, Ekko Lightbox, Justified Gallery, Bootstrap Colorpicker, Bootstrap Toggle
Platforms
Friendica
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP blocking after 3 failed login attempts
  • Use of DOMPurify for sanitization
  • Password reset mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Friendica node providing federated social networking services.
  2. Registration is temporarily closed as per site notice.
  3. Security practices include IP blocking on failed logins and password reset functionality.
  4. No explicit privacy or security policy pages found but related information is linked.
  5. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. Site uses modern web technologies and frameworks.
  8. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on main page.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Friendica platform version 2025.07-rc, utilizing a robust tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and various UI enhancement libraries such as Dropzone and Ekko Lightbox. The site is mobile-optimized and uses modern JavaScript libraries for emoji picking and input sanitization. Performance is moderate with no evident broken elements. However, SEO and accessibility features are basic and could benefit from further enhancements. Hosting is located in Helsinki, Finland, with DNS managed via kundencontroller.de name servers, indicating a German hosting provider or DNS service. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, ensuring secure communications. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be improved with better security headers and privacy mechanisms.
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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