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Security report for polestar.com

Polestar · Transportation · Finland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Polestar is a premium electric vehicle brand focused on delivering high-performance electric cars with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. The website targets consumers interested in electric vehicles, offering detailed product information, leasing options, and charging solutions. The brand positions itself as a leader in the electric transportation sector with a comprehensive digital presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including React, CSS-in-JS, and integrates Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for analytics and cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, providing a smooth user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses cookie consent mechanisms, and provides a vulnerability disclosure page, indicating a mature security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policy and incident response contacts are not publicly available. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR, making it a reliable digital asset for Polestar. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies and incident response information to enhance transparency and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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 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';…

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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
Security headers
65
Email security
88
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
67

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

Polestar operates in the electric vehicle market with a focus on premium performance cars. Its business model includes direct sales, leasing, and pre-owned vehicle offerings, supported by a network of service points and charging solutions. The company leverages partnerships for leasing and accessories, enhancing its ecosystem. The website reflects a strong brand identity with consistent messaging and comprehensive product portfolios. Market positioning is premium with emphasis on sustainability and innovation, targeting environmentally conscious consumers in Finland and globally.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent compliance, and a public vulnerability disclosure page. Security headers are implied but not explicitly detailed in the HTML. No signs of exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries were found. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is a gap. Overall, the security maturity is good, with room for improvement in transparency and documented procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and standards.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Ensure all recommended security headers are explicitly set and documented.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Polestar
Description
Olemme sähköisen suorituskyvyn autobrändi, joka pyrkii parantamaan yhteiskuntaa. Innovoimme edistystä ja luomme paremman tulevaisuuden.
Key services
Electric vehicle sales (Polestar 2, 3, 4, Pre-owned), Leasing options, Charging solutions, Accessories and extras, Customer support and service points
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Video and responsive images, CSS-in-JS (Emotion)
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • Vulnerability disclosure page
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
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. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  3. Professional and consistent branding and design
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities
  6. Clear navigation with detailed product and service information
  7. Presence of vulnerability disclosure page enhances security transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React-based front-end with CSS-in-JS styling (Emotion). It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices, with good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with video content and responsive images enhancing user engagement. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly found. The technical stack supports scalability and maintainability but could benefit from explicit documentation of security headers and performance metrics.
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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