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Security report for qr.ma

草料二维码 · Technology · China

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website qr.ma offers a privacy-centric QR code generation service that operates entirely on the client side, ensuring that no QR code data is transmitted to servers, thereby protecting user privacy. It supports offline usage through browser bookmarks and a progressive web app installation, catering to users who require secure and private QR code generation without network dependency. The site is part of the broader cli.im ecosystem, a recognized QR code service provider in China, which enhances its market credibility and service breadth. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including React, Ant Design, and Vite, delivering a fast and responsive user experience optimized for mobile devices. The use of PWA technology further improves accessibility and offline functionality. However, while HTTPS is enforced and local data processing is a strong privacy feature, the site lacks explicit security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are areas for improvement in security and privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices by avoiding server-side data processing for QR code generation and clearing browser cache on page close. The presence of Baidu Analytics indicates moderate user tracking, but no comprehensive cookie policy or GDPR compliance indicators were found. The domain registration is consistent and transparent, with no privacy protection, supporting the legitimacy of the business. Overall, qr.ma is a trustworthy and technically sound platform focused on privacy and ease of use for QR code generation. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security headers would further enhance its security posture and user trust.

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

7 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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  • Security score drift

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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
100
Security headers
20
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
66

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 qr.ma, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

qr.ma operates as a specialized tool within the QR code technology sector, targeting privacy-conscious users and organizations in China. Its business model combines free client-side QR code generation with paid advanced services available on the cli.im platform, such as dynamic QR codes, multimedia content embedding, and printing services. The company benefits from a strong market position in China, supported by multiple regulatory certifications and a consistent brand presence. The partnership with cli.im provides a robust ecosystem for growth and service diversification. The focus on privacy and offline capabilities differentiates qr.ma in a competitive market, appealing to users with heightened data protection needs.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture by implementing client-side QR code generation, eliminating risks associated with server-side data handling. The use of HTTPS ensures encrypted communication, and automatic cache clearing enhances privacy. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness. Moderate user tracking via Baidu Analytics without a cookie consent mechanism presents a privacy compliance gap, especially under GDPR-like regulations. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by adopting additional headers, formal policies, and improved privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive cookie policy with a user consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  2. Add security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
草料二维码
Description
提供纯前端实现的二维码生成工具，支持本地离线生成二维码，保障二维码数据隐私。业务还包括二维码模板库、集成连接、表单功能、标签制作、小程序管理端及二维码印刷服务。
Key services
无痕二维码生成器, 二维码模板库, 表单功能, 标签制作, 小程序管理端, 二维码印刷服务
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Ant Design, Vite, PWA, JavaScript
Frameworks
React, Ant Design
Platforms
Web, Progressive Web App
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No data sent to server for QR code generation (local generation)
  • Automatic cache clearing on page close

Analytics and tracking

Services
Baidu Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Baidu Analytics
Marketing tools
Volcano.js SDK, Cat-mini
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides a privacy-focused QR code generator that operates fully client-side.
  2. No personal data is uploaded to servers during QR code generation, enhancing privacy.
  3. Website supports offline usage via PWA and browser bookmarks.
  4. The site is part of a larger ecosystem under cli.im, a known QR code service provider in China.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on this page; contact is via cli.im domain.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking scripts.
  7. Security headers are not explicitly visible in the HTML content.
  8. Website is well designed with clear navigation and good mobile optimization.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern front-end stack featuring React and Ant Design, bundled with Vite for optimized performance. It supports progressive web app features enabling offline usage and installation on user devices. The site loads quickly and is mobile-optimized, providing a smooth user experience. However, no CMS or backend platform is evident, consistent with the client-side QR code generation approach. External dependencies include analytics and marketing scripts from Baidu and Volcano.js. The technical implementation is robust with minimal technical debt, though improvements in accessibility and SEO could be pursued. Hosting details are not explicitly identified from the content.
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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