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Security report for pdfgeneratorapi.com

PDF Generator API · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

PDF Generator API is a technology company specializing in providing an API service that automates PDF document creation from templates and JSON data. Their platform targets developers and businesses seeking to integrate PDF generation capabilities into their applications, offering a browser-based drag-and-drop editor for template management. The company appears to be a small-sized entity founded around 2017, with a focused niche in document automation technology. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Next.js and React, supported by analytics and monitoring tools such as Mixpanel, Google Analytics 4, RudderStack, and Bugsnag. Hosting is likely on Amazon AWS infrastructure, indicated by the DNS servers. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, with basic accessibility and SEO practices in place. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes a cookie consent mechanism with granular user options, reflecting some privacy compliance efforts. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, explicit privacy policy, terms of service, and contact information for security or incident response reduces the overall security posture. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and the domain registration is consistent and legitimate. Overall, the website presents a professional and functional service with room for improvement in privacy transparency, security hardening, and contact availability. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing security headers, publishing comprehensive privacy and security policies, and providing clear contact channels for incident response.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

3 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. 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

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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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
77

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

PDF Generator API operates in the technology sector, focusing on API-driven PDF generation services. Their business model revolves around providing a SaaS API platform that reduces development time for clients needing PDF automation. The company targets developers and enterprises requiring document generation capabilities, positioning itself as a specialized service provider in a competitive niche. The presence of social media channels and structured data indicates an effort to build brand awareness and trust. The lack of extensive business information or certifications suggests a small but focused operation with potential for growth through enhanced transparency and compliance. The company leverages partnerships with analytics and marketing platforms to optimize user engagement and advertising effectiveness. However, no direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified. The business intelligence points to a technology startup or SME with a clear product offering but limited public business disclosures.

Security posture

The security posture of PDF Generator API is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications. The domain status clientTransferProhibited protects against unauthorized domain transfers. The cookie consent banner complies with GDPR requirements by allowing users to manage consent preferences. However, the absence of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or X-Content-Type-Options were detected, which are important for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file was found, reducing the opportunity for responsible vulnerability reporting. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. The use of reputable analytics and monitoring tools indicates some level of operational security monitoring. Overall, the site should prioritize implementing DNSSEC, security headers, and publishing security policies to enhance its security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website.
  4. Provide clear contact information including security and incident response email addresses.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or publish a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PDF Generator API
Description
Generate PDF documents from templates and JSON data. Enable your users to create PDFs and manage document templates using a browser-based drag-and-drop editor!
Key services
PDF document generation, Template management, API integration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Mixpanel, Google Analytics 4, RudderStack, Google Ads, Bugsnag, Crisp Chat
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner with granular consent options

Analytics and tracking

Services
Mixpanel, Google Analytics 4, RudderStack
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Mixpanel, Google Analytics 4, RudderStack
Marketing tools
Google Ads, Mixpanel, RudderStack
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with granular options
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in the provided content
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page
  5. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter (X) links
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  7. WHOIS data shows domain is active and registered with a reputable registrar
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Next.js and React, which support server-side rendering and client-side interactivity. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics (Mixpanel, Google Analytics 4, RudderStack), error monitoring (Bugsnag), advertising (Google Ads), and customer support (Crisp Chat). Hosting appears to be on Amazon AWS infrastructure, inferred from DNS servers. The site shows good mobile optimization and SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple external scripts and analytics integrations. Accessibility features are basic but present. There is no detected CMS, indicating a custom or framework-based site. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface. The site could benefit from performance optimization by auditing third-party scripts and improving load times.
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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