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Security report for oceanwp.org

OceanWP · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

OceanWP is a well-established WordPress theme provider founded in 2016, offering a flexible and feature-rich multi-purpose theme that integrates seamlessly with popular page builders like Elementor and WooCommerce. The company has a strong market position with over 8.9 million downloads and a large user base, supported by a comprehensive suite of premium extensions and optimization tools such as Site Booster. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging WordPress CMS, modern JavaScript libraries, and integrations with marketing and analytics platforms including Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, and Mailerlite. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enabled and domain registration protections, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit privacy and security policies. Overall, the site is professional, user-friendly, and trustworthy, targeting WordPress users from beginners to professionals seeking customizable and performance-optimized themes.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
57
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
78

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

OceanWP operates on a freemium business model, providing a free WordPress theme complemented by premium extensions and bundles. Its target audience includes WordPress site builders, eCommerce entrepreneurs, and developers seeking versatile and customizable themes. The company benefits from a strong community presence, extensive documentation, and partnerships with major WordPress developers and hosting providers. Revenue streams likely include premium theme sales, subscription bundles, and priority support services. The brand emphasizes performance, SEO, accessibility, and user control, positioning itself as a reliable and innovative player in the WordPress ecosystem.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain status set to clientTransferProhibited, reducing risk of unauthorized transfers. Payment processing is securely handled via Stripe integration. However, the absence of DNSSEC and missing security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represent areas for enhancement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency and preparedness communication. Compliance with GDPR is implied but not explicitly documented. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service on the website.
  3. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response plan with clear contact channels for security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OceanWP
Description
OceanWP is a flexible, versatile and feature rich free WordPress theme. It’s perfect for Elementor and WooCommerce, and enables you to build sites of all types making it the perfect companion
Key services
WordPress theme development, Premium extensions and bundles, Support and tutorials, Site optimization plugin (Site Booster)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Elementor, Easy Digital Downloads, Stripe, Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, Mailerlite
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Use of Stripe for secure payments
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Mailerlite
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 theme provider with a strong market presence.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and SEO optimized.
  3. Use of modern technologies and integrations with popular marketing and analytics tools.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page; contact likely via support pages.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the provided content.
  7. Security posture is good but can be improved with additional headers and published policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with extensive use of Elementor page builder and Easy Digital Downloads for eCommerce functionality. It integrates modern JavaScript libraries and external services such as Stripe for payments, Facebook Pixel and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing, and Mailerlite for email marketing. The site is optimized for performance with preconnect hints and lazy loading of images. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing robust infrastructure support. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a fast and user-friendly experience with opportunities to enhance security configurations.
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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