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Security report for pkgin.net

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Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website pkgin.net serves as the official project page for pkgin, a binary package manager designed for pkgsrc-based systems such as NetBSD. It provides detailed documentation, usage instructions, and links to the open source code repository on GitHub. The project targets system administrators and users seeking a convenient apt/yum-like tool for managing binary packages on various Unix-like platforms. The site content is technical and focused on software utility rather than commercial business operations. From a technical perspective, the website is simple and functional, relying on static HTML content with minimal external dependencies. The technology stack includes C language for the software, SQLite for package database management, and GitHub for source code hosting. The site is hosted with some assets on Amazon S3 and references official NetBSD documentation. Performance is expected to be fast given the minimalistic design, though mobile optimization and accessibility are basic. Security posture is moderate; no explicit HTTPS or security headers information was found in the provided data, and DNSSEC is not enabled for the domain. No forms or user data collection mechanisms are present, reducing attack surface. However, the absence of privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies indicates compliance gaps. Contact information is limited to IRC channels, with no direct email or phone contacts provided. Overall, the website is a trustworthy and legitimate resource for the pkgin project, with a consistent domain registration history and clear technical focus. Strategic improvements in security configuration, privacy compliance, and contact transparency would enhance trust and user confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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 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 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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
60

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention pkgin.net, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

Breach holds no records for pkgin.net right now. New leaks arrive continuously, so monitoring on Breach alerts you if that changes.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

pkgin.net operates as an open source project site within the technology sector, specifically targeting users of pkgsrc package management systems. Its market position is niche, serving a specialized community of Unix-like OS users. The business model is non-commercial, relying on community contributions and open source distribution. The project benefits from integration with established platforms like GitHub and NetBSD, enhancing credibility. Revenue streams are not applicable. The target customer segment includes system administrators and technical users requiring efficient binary package management. Growth indicators include ongoing development activity on GitHub and presence in multiple OS platforms. The partnership ecosystem includes NetBSD and related pkgsrc communities. Operationally, the project maintains transparency but lacks formal business contact details or compliance documentation.

Security posture

The security maturity of pkgin.net is basic to moderate. The site does not expose sensitive data or collect user inputs, minimizing risk. However, the lack of HTTPS enforcement and absence of security headers are notable gaps. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. Compliance with GDPR or other data protection regulations is not demonstrated due to missing privacy and cookie policies. The security culture appears informal, consistent with an open source project rather than a commercial entity. Enhancements in secure communication, policy transparency, and incident readiness would strengthen the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable HTTPS with strong TLS configuration and implement HTTP security headers such as HSTS, Content-Security-Policy, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish clear privacy and cookie policies to improve compliance and user trust.
  3. Provide explicit contact information including security and abuse reporting emails.
  4. Implement DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security.
  5. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response procedures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
pkgin is a binary package manager tool for pkgsrc, designed to provide an apt/yum-like experience for managing binary packages on NetBSD and other pkgsrc-based systems. It facilitates installation, removal, and upgrades of packages and dependencies using remote repositories.
Key services
Binary package management, Package installation, removal, upgrade, Dependency resolution, Repository synchronization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
C language, SQLite3, pkg_summary(5), Git, Make
Platforms
NetBSD, DragonFly BSD, Solaris, OpenSolaris, Debian GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, Minix
Performance
fast
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100
Good practices seen
  • No sensitive data exposed in HTML
  • No forms collecting user data

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a technical documentation and project page for an open source package manager.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided; contact via IRC channels only.
  4. No forms or data collection mechanisms present.
  5. No advertising or tracking technologies detected.
  6. Content is technical, safe, and targeted at a niche technical audience.
  7. Domain registration is consistent and legitimate.
  8. Security posture is basic with room for improvement in HTTPS and security headers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with simple static HTML and CSS, with no detected CMS or complex frameworks. The software project itself is developed in C and uses SQLite for package database management. Hosting is partially on Amazon S3 for static assets, with source code on GitHub. The site performance is likely fast due to minimal content and external dependencies. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but functional. SEO is minimal with basic meta tags and no structured data or Open Graph tags detected. There is no evidence of analytics or tracking technologies. Technical risks include lack of HTTPS enforcement and missing security headers, which could expose users to man-in-the-middle attacks or content injection. Modernization opportunities include adding responsive design, accessibility improvements, and enhanced SEO metadata.
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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