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Security report for ovk.to

OpenVK · Technology · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

60/100

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

OpenVK is a small-scale social networking platform designed to facilitate colleague and friend searches based on the VKontakte social network structure. It offers users the ability to find and reconnect with people from their past and present social circles, promoting ongoing communication and content sharing. The platform targets a general audience interested in social connections and community building. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including PHP 8.2, MySQL 8.0, React, and various JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Leaflet for mapping. Analytics are handled via Piwik PRO with a cookie consent mechanism in place, indicating some attention to privacy compliance. However, the site lacks advanced security headers and explicit security or incident response policies, which could expose it to certain risks. Overall, the site is functional and moderately professional but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding 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

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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
0
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
Average
60

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

OpenVK occupies a niche market segment focused on social search and networking leveraging the VKontakte data structure. Its business model appears to be community-driven without clear monetization visible on the homepage. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its specialized search capabilities for reconnecting with colleagues and friends. The presence of social media channels such as Mastodon, Telegram, GitHub, and Discord suggests an engaged community and open development approach. However, the lack of detailed business registration or certification information limits trust signals. Growth potential depends on user adoption and platform stability. Partnerships or integrations are not explicitly indicated, and the site appears to be an independent project without corporate backing.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS implied but not explicitly confirmed in the HTML content. Security best practices such as CSRF tokens in forms and cookie consent with SameSite=Strict are present. However, the absence of critical security headers like Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security level. No incident response or security policy pages are found, indicating limited preparedness for security incidents. The use of multiple third-party JavaScript libraries necessitates regular vulnerability assessments. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but requires improvements to meet higher standards and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Ensure HTTPS is enforced site-wide with strong SSL/TLS configuration.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by expanding privacy policy details and cookie management controls.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OpenVK
Description
OpenVK is a universal colleague search tool based on the VKontakte structure. It helps users find friends, classmates, neighbors, and colleagues, stay in touch, promote creativity and opinions.
Key services
People search, Social connection, Content promotion
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
PHP 8.2.28, MySQL 8.0.34, jQuery, jQuery UI, UmbrellaJS, Dash.js, CropperJS, Tippy.js, Handlebars, React, Leaflet, Piwik PRO analytics
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent with SameSite=Strict
  • CSRF token present in forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
Piwik PRO analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche social search tool based on VKontakte structure.
  2. Content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present but basic.
  4. No explicit security policies or incident response information found.
  5. Uses modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks including React and jQuery.
  6. No explicit business registration or certification information found.
  7. Contact email is provided but no phone or physical address.
  8. No adult or NSFW content detected.
  9. Analytics via Piwik PRO is implemented with cookie consent.
  10. No security headers detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a PHP backend with MySQL database and uses a variety of modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, jQuery, UmbrellaJS, and Leaflet for interactive features. The inclusion of Piwik PRO analytics indicates a focus on user behavior tracking with some privacy considerations. Performance appears moderate with asynchronous script loading and modular CSS. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but functional. There is no detected CMS, suggesting a custom-built platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance optimizations.
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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