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Security report for pancakeswap.finance

PancakeSwap · Finance · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PancakeSwap is a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) platform primarily operating on the BNB Chain and extending to multiple other blockchains. It offers a comprehensive suite of DeFi services including token swapping, liquidity provision, staking, prediction markets, perpetual futures trading, and token launch mechanisms. The platform targets cryptocurrency traders and DeFi enthusiasts seeking a multichain decentralized trading experience with low fees and high liquidity. Its market position is strong as one of the most popular DEXs in the crypto ecosystem, supported by a large user base and active community engagement. Technically, PancakeSwap employs modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, with integrations for blockchain nodes and APIs across various chains. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, providing a seamless user experience. Analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used responsibly with privacy considerations. From a security perspective, PancakeSwap enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and maintains a bug bounty program to encourage vulnerability reporting. However, explicit security policies and direct incident response contacts are not prominently published, which could be improved to enhance trust and transparency. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, common in the crypto space, and does not raise immediate concerns given the professional website and ecosystem presence. Overall, PancakeSwap presents a mature, professional, and trustworthy platform with a strong technical foundation and good security posture. Strategic improvements in transparency around security policies and incident response would further strengthen its risk profile and user confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
45
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
68

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

PancakeSwap operates in the decentralized finance sector, offering a broad range of services that generate revenue through trading fees, liquidity incentives, and token launches. Its competitive advantages include multi-chain support, low fees, and a large, engaged community. The business model leverages decentralized liquidity pools and staking mechanisms to attract users and liquidity providers. Growth indicators include continuous feature expansion such as perpetual futures and prediction markets, as well as partnerships with multiple blockchain networks. The ecosystem is supported by active social media channels and comprehensive documentation, fostering developer and user engagement. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining security transparency and expanding compliance measures to sustain long-term growth and regulatory acceptance.

Security posture

PancakeSwap demonstrates a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and a bug bounty program. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of a published security policy and direct security contact emails limits transparency and incident response readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The platform would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and more explicit incident response procedures. Overall, the security posture is strong for a DeFi platform but could be enhanced by improving communication and documentation of security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Provide direct security contact emails such as security@pancakeswap.finance or abuse@pancakeswap.finance.
  3. Implement and publicize a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention policies and GDPR compliance measures.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PancakeSwap
Description
Trade, earn, and own crypto on the all-in-one multichain DEX
Key services
Token swapping, Liquidity pools and farming, Staking pools, Perpetual futures trading, Prediction markets, Cross-chain bridge, Token launches (IFO), Governance and voting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Web3 integrations
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Fantom, Aptos, Base, Polygon, Optimism
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of bug bounty program

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Professional and modern design with clear navigation and multi-chain support.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and terms of service policies.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  5. Active social media and community engagement via Twitter, Telegram, Discord, Instagram, and YouTube.
  6. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics and marketing.
  7. No explicit security contact or incident response information publicly visible.
  8. WHOIS data is privacy protected and incomplete, typical for crypto projects.
  9. No adult or NSFW content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring fast loading times and excellent mobile optimization. Integration with multiple blockchain networks is evident through API endpoints and chain logos. The use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics supports marketing and user behavior analysis while respecting privacy. The site structure is clear with well-defined navigation and SEO-friendly meta tags. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Hosting provider details are not explicit but performance is fast. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA roles and keyboard navigation improvements. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and supports the complex functionality of a multi-chain DeFi platform.
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. 68/100Medium28 findingsView report
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