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Security report for novashare.io

forgemedia LLC · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Novashare is a specialized technology company offering a fast and lightweight social sharing plugin for WordPress, targeting marketers and developers who prioritize site performance and user experience. The company operates under forgemedia LLC, based in the US, and has established a niche market position by focusing on performance-optimized social sharing solutions. Their business model includes premium plugin sales supported by an affiliate program and direct developer support, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern performance and accessibility optimizations, leveraging popular plugins and themes such as Easy Digital Downloads, Heroic Knowledge Base, and GeneratePress. Hosting is likely provided by Kinsta, a reputable managed WordPress host. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections, though improvements like enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good SEO, and a trustworthy online presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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';…

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
59

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

Novashare's market positioning as a lightweight, performance-focused social sharing plugin differentiates it from heavier competitors. The company leverages direct developer support and customer testimonials as key trust signals. Revenue streams include plugin sales and affiliate commissions. The target customer segment is WordPress users seeking efficient social sharing tools without performance trade-offs. Partnerships with hosting and performance optimization providers like Kinsta and Perfmatters indicate a strategic ecosystem approach. The presence of a verified badge from WPBeginner further enhances credibility. The company is relatively young (founded 2018) but shows signs of steady growth and technical maturity.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Domain registration details are transparent and consistent with the business identity, with clientTransferProhibited status adding transfer security. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, suggesting room for enhancement in HTTP header security. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies are published, which could be a gap in security transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  3. Add security HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party libraries and plugins to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
forgemedia LLC
Description
A fast and lightweight social sharing plugin developed from the ground up with a performance-focused approach for Google Core Web Vitals. Increase your social shares without hindering the user experience.
Key services
Social sharing plugin for WordPress, Share counts display, Blocks for WordPress block editor, Customer support directly from developers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Easy Digital Downloads, Heroic Knowledge Base, Perfmatters, GeneratePress theme, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Fathom Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Fathom Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional WordPress plugin vendor site focused on social sharing
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and includes testimonials and trust signals
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible consent mechanism
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, contact via form and social media
  6. Modern tech stack with performance optimizations and accessibility considerations
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress stack with performance optimizations including lazy loading, minimal JavaScript footprint, and use of inline SVG icons. The GeneratePress theme and Heroic Knowledge Base plugin provide a solid foundation for content and support. The site uses Easy Digital Downloads for e-commerce functionality and integrates affiliate tracking scripts. Performance is enhanced by the use of Perfmatters and hosting likely on Kinsta, known for fast managed WordPress hosting. The site is mobile responsive and accessible with good SEO metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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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