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Security report for mailchi.mp

Mailchimp · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Mailchimp is a leading marketing, automation, and email marketing platform that leverages real-time behavioral data and AI to help businesses increase customer conversion. As a subsidiary of Intuit Inc., Mailchimp holds a strong market position with a large user base and a comprehensive suite of marketing tools. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with extensive use of modern analytics, tracking, and optimization technologies, ensuring a high-quality user experience and performance. Security posture is robust, featuring HTTPS, multiple security headers, and industry certifications such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, the site demonstrates professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical sophistication.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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. 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

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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
82
Security headers
30
Email security
87
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
82

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
216
Employees
0
Customers
159
Third parties
57
Weak passwords
25%

4 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

Mailchimp operates primarily in the technology sector, offering SaaS-based marketing automation and email marketing services targeted at small to medium businesses and marketers. Its freemium business model supports growth and customer acquisition, while its integration with Intuit enhances its market reach and credibility. The company benefits from strong brand consistency and trust signals, including certifications and transparent privacy practices. The website's content and structure support clear communication of services and value propositions, reinforcing Mailchimp's leadership in the marketing automation space.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The use of reCAPTCHA and client/server domain status protections further enhance security. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact are areas for improvement. The site complies with GDPR and employs consent management tools, reflecting a strong privacy and security culture. No critical security issues were detected.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mailchimp
Description
Mailchimp is a marketing, automation, and email marketing platform that uses real-time behavior data and AI to help businesses convert more customers. It offers easy-to-use tools and starts with a free tier.
Key services
Email marketing, Marketing automation, Customer behavior analytics, AI-driven marketing recommendations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, FullStory, Optimizely, AppFabric, Bugsnag, OneTrust, Qualtrics, BrightEdge
Frameworks
AppFabric
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Client and server domain status protections (clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, etc.)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, FullStory, Segment, Optimizely
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
FullStory, Segment
Marketing tools
Optimizely, Qualtrics, BrightEdge
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong use of modern marketing and analytics technologies.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  5. Domain registration and hosting are consistent with a reputable enterprise.
  6. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact is via forms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
Technical notes

Notes

Mailchimp's website is built on a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, and various analytics and optimization tools like FullStory and Optimizely. Hosting is provided via Akamai CDN, ensuring fast global delivery and performance. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features and SEO best practices. The technical implementation supports a seamless user experience with fast load times and robust tracking capabilities. There is no indication of legacy or vulnerable technologies, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization.
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. 84/100 +2Low19 findingsView report
  2. 82/100Low20 findingsView report
  3. 82/100Low20 findingsView report
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