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Security report for molport.com

MolPort · Healthcare · Finland

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MolPort operates a professional e-commerce platform specializing in the sourcing and sale of chemical compounds, targeting pharmaceutical companies, academic researchers, and biotech startups globally. The website offers extensive compound libraries, screening compounds, and building blocks, supported by laboratory and fulfillment services. The platform is positioned as a trusted marketplace with a comprehensive service offering and a strong focus on user experience and accessibility. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including React, Bootstrap, and integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Microsoft Clarity. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices. However, the hosting provider and CMS are not explicitly identified. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and secures its shopping cart functionality. While no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, the absence of security headers and a public security policy or incident response contact reduces the overall security maturity. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a low to moderate risk profile with strong business credibility and technical implementation. The main concern is the lack of publicly available WHOIS domain registration data, which warrants further verification to confirm domain ownership and legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
77
Security headers
20
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

MolPort's market positioning as a global chemical compound marketplace leverages a business model focused on e-commerce and service integration for pharma and research sectors. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its extensive compound libraries, fast delivery, and integration of laboratory and fulfillment services. The target customers include pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and startups, indicating a B2B focus. The presence of APIs and KNIME nodes suggests an emphasis on technical integration and automation. Growth indicators include a broad service portfolio and international shipping options. The company maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and trust signals such as customer feedback and privacy policies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and secure shopping cart features. The use of multiple analytics and tracking tools is balanced with privacy compliance and consent mechanisms. However, the absence of key security headers (e.g., Content Security Policy, HSTS) and lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analyzed content. The missing WHOIS data introduces uncertainty regarding domain ownership, which is a potential risk factor. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by implementing recommended headers and publishing security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce risk perception.
  4. Enhance contact information by providing verified company emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MolPort
Description
5M+ in-stock screening compounds & building blocks. Trusted by pharma, academia, & startups globally. Fast delivery. Browse & order today!
Key services
Chemical compound sourcing, Screening compounds, Building blocks, Laboratory services, Smart Fulfilment, API access
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Bootstrap
Frameworks
React, Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure shopping cart
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity
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 WHOIS data available, which is unusual for a commercial domain
  3. Uses multiple analytics and tracking services with consent mechanisms
  4. Secure HTTPS connection with shopping cart functionality
  5. No explicit security.txt or incident response contact found
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content
  8. Navigation is clear with extensive menus and service offerings
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Bootstrap, providing a responsive and accessible user interface. Integration with analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager indicates a mature digital marketing strategy. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts to optimize performance. However, hosting details and CMS are not explicitly identified, which limits full infrastructure assessment. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Opportunities exist to improve technical security by adding missing HTTP security headers and enhancing incident response capabilities.
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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