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Security report for pornhub.org

Pornhub · Media · N/a

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Pornhub is a leading adult entertainment website providing free and premium hardcore video content featuring popular adult stars and studios. It operates a large-scale digital platform with extensive advertising and user engagement features, including playlists, live cams, and multi-language support. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure with modern JavaScript frameworks, lazy loading, and integration of major ad networks and analytics services. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and age verification mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive cookie and privacy policies and user consent mechanisms. Overall, Pornhub presents a professional, high-quality, and trustworthy online presence in the adult media sector.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
47
Security headers
50
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
73

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

Pornhub holds a dominant market position in the adult media industry, leveraging a free content model supported by advertising and premium subscriptions. Its ecosystem includes sister sites and partner platforms, enhancing reach and monetization. The company targets adult consumers globally, offering localized content and language options. The business model relies heavily on advertising networks like TrafficJunky and data-driven marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager. Despite the lack of publicly listed direct contact information, the brand maintains strong trust signals including RTA certification and parental control resources. Strategic partnerships with related adult sites and merchandise outlets diversify revenue streams and strengthen brand presence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a robust security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and client-side protections such as age verification modals and cookie consent banners. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts and ad networks necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced documentation and communication of security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and practices.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  3. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and ad integrations to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pornhub
Description
Pornhub is a website offering free hardcore adult videos and sex movies featuring popular adult stars and studios, available 24/7.
Key services
Free adult video streaming, Premium membership content, User accounts and playlists, Live cam models, Adult content search and discovery
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), TrafficJunky ads network, IntersectionObserver for lazy loading, MG_Utils JavaScript utilities, Google Single Sign-On (GSI client)
Platforms
Web (desktop and mobile), Tablet support
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Age verification modal with language support
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of tokens for API calls

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
TrafficJunky
Marketing tools
Google Single Sign-On
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive age verification modal with multi-language support
  2. Robust cookie consent mechanism with customization options
  3. Use of multiple ad networks and tracking technologies
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed
  5. Strong branding and consistent user interface
  6. No visible security or privacy policy gaps in public content
  7. No evidence of WAF or content blocking
Technical notes

Notes

Pornhub's technical infrastructure is built on modern web technologies including jQuery 3.6.0, Google Tag Manager, and lazy loading via IntersectionObserver, ensuring efficient content delivery and performance. Hosting is provided by Hetzner Online, a reputable provider. The site is optimized for desktop and mobile platforms with responsive design and multi-language support. SEO is well implemented with meta tags, canonical links, and structured data (JSON-LD). The presence of multiple ad networks and tracking scripts indicates a complex marketing stack. Performance is fast with no major technical debt visible in the analyzed content. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and to document technical security measures more explicitly.
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. 73/100Medium29 findingsView report
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