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Security report for nodejs.org

The Linux Foundation · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Node.js.org is the official website for Node.js, a widely used open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment maintained by The Linux Foundation. The site targets developers and technical professionals, offering downloads, documentation, learning materials, and community resources. It holds a strong market position as a leading JavaScript runtime, supported by a large developer community and backed by a reputable parent organization. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality and clear navigation, optimized for both desktop and mobile users. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, hosted on Vercel, ensuring fast performance and good accessibility. It integrates analytics and performance monitoring tools from Vercel, maintaining a minimal user tracking footprint. The site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements several security best practices, although DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap. From a security perspective, the website publishes a clear security policy and vulnerability disclosure guidelines via GitHub, reflecting a mature security posture. However, explicit contact information for security incidents is not prominently provided, and no security.txt file is detected. Privacy compliance is strong with a comprehensive privacy policy, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a noted gap. Overall, Node.js.org is a trustworthy and authoritative site with high business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding a cookie consent mechanism, publishing a security.txt file, and providing clearer contact channels for security incidents to further enhance trust and compliance.

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

4 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 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 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

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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
100
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
74

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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Leaked records that mention nodejs.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
199
Employees
0
Customers
143
Third parties
56
Weak passwords
21%

7 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

Node.js.org operates under The Linux Foundation, a large and reputable organization in the technology sector. The business model centers on open-source software development and community engagement, targeting software developers globally. The site supports the Node.js ecosystem by providing downloads, documentation, and certification training links. Its competitive advantage lies in its official status, extensive community support, and backing by a well-known foundation. Partnerships with the OpenJS Foundation and Linux Foundation training programs strengthen its ecosystem. The website's content and linked resources indicate a focus on developer education, security, and governance, supporting sustainable growth and market leadership.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and published security policies. The presence of a security policy on GitHub and a code of conduct indicates a strong security culture. However, the lack of DNSSEC and a security.txt file are areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Privacy compliance is good but could be enhanced with a cookie consent mechanism. Incident response contact details are not explicitly provided, which could hinder timely communication in case of security events. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from additional transparency and DNS security enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  4. Add explicit contact information for security incidents and abuse reporting.
  5. Consider adding a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Linux Foundation
Description
Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
Key services
JavaScript runtime environment, server creation, web app development, command line tools, scripts
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vercel Analytics, Vercel Speed Insights, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status
  • security policy published
  • code of conduct and trademark policy available

Analytics and tracking

Services
Vercel Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Vercel Analytics, Vercel Speed Insights
Marketing tools
Vercel Analytics, Vercel Speed Insights
Transparency
basic

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 maintained.
  2. Content is highly relevant to developers and technical users.
  3. Strong presence of official policies and community governance documents.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on the main page.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR compliance claims.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and hosting on Vercel.
  7. Social media presence is strong with official accounts linked.
  8. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks React and Next.js, hosted on Vercel, which provides fast and reliable performance. The site uses optimized fonts and CSS, with asynchronous loading of scripts to enhance speed. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter cards. Accessibility is good with proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support. The site is mobile-optimized and responsive. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom-built solution. The technical stack is modern and well maintained, with no obvious technical debt or performance bottlenecks.
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. 74/100Medium25 findingsView report
  2. 75/100Medium4 findings · partial scanView report
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