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Security report for printables.com

Printables.com · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Printables.com is a specialized online platform dedicated to the 3D printing community, offering a comprehensive database of 3D models, contests, community clubs, and a store. It appears closely linked with Prusa Research, a well-known 3D printer manufacturer, enhancing its credibility and market position within the 3D printing ecosystem. The website targets hobbyists, makers, and professionals interested in 3D printing resources and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on modern frameworks such as SvelteKit and employs standard web technologies including JavaScript and FontAwesome. It uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership transparency. Security posture is moderate with no visible security headers or explicit SSL configuration details, and privacy compliance is low due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site provides valuable content and community features but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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 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
75
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
69

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

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Leaked records that mention printables.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
380
Employees
0
Customers
380
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
37%

3 subdomains affected

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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

The platform operates as a community-driven marketplace and resource hub for 3D printing models, leveraging contests and clubs to engage users. Its partnership with Prusa Research positions it well in the niche 3D printing market, likely generating revenue through store sales and possibly premium content or services. The target audience includes 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals seeking models and community interaction. The business model focuses on content sharing, community building, and e-commerce related to 3D printing. Growth indicators include active contests and integration with Prusa's ecosystem. Strategic partnerships with Prusa domains enhance trust and market reach. However, the lack of visible company contact information and domain registration transparency could impact business credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS as inferred from URLs but lacks visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options in the provided data. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are found, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are detected. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces moderate tracking but no direct evidence of vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data is observed. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps, particularly with GDPR. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires improvements in headers, policy transparency, and incident response readiness to reduce risk and enhance user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish clear and accessible privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration to ensure transparency and legitimacy.
  4. Add visible contact information including security incident response channels.
  5. Conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Printables.com
Description
Printables.com is a platform offering a database of 3D models, contests, community features, and a store related to 3D printing.
Key services
3D model database, Contests and events, Community clubs and groups, Store for 3D printing related products
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
SvelteKit, JavaScript, FontAwesome, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
SvelteKit
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is missing or domain is not registered, which is unusual for an active website.
  3. Website content is focused on 3D printing community and models.
  4. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found in the provided HTML.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the content.
  6. Website uses modern JavaScript framework SvelteKit and loads multiple CSS and JS assets.
  7. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking.
  8. No visible security headers or SSL configuration details available from provided data.
  9. Content is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the SvelteKit framework, leveraging modern JavaScript and CSS assets for a responsive and interactive user experience. It preloads multiple font and script resources for performance optimization. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and marketing purposes. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and navigation clarity. However, the absence of detected CMS or hosting provider details limits full infrastructure assessment. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in SEO and accessibility features. Technical debt appears low but security and compliance technical implementations need enhancement.
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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