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Security report for rottentomatoes.com

Rotten Tomatoes · Media · United States

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rotten Tomatoes is a leading entertainment media website specializing in movie and TV show reviews, trailers, showtimes, and ticketing information. Owned by Fandango Media, a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, it holds a prominent market position as a trusted source for quality measurement in the entertainment industry. The site targets a broad general audience interested in film and television content. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, JWPlayer for video content, Google Publisher Tags for advertising, and robust cookie consent management via OneTrust. Hosting and ad services are provided by NBCUniversal's infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and scalability. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses multiple security headers, and integrates ad verification and tracking services responsibly. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR adherence. However, no explicit security policy or incident response contact is publicly available. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with excellent content quality, good technical implementation, and a solid security posture, making it a trustworthy platform for users and advertisers alike.

Scanned

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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

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

Rotten Tomatoes operates as a content aggregation and advertising platform within the media sector, leveraging its brand recognition to attract a large user base interested in movies and TV shows. Its business model revolves around advertising revenue, ticket sales partnerships, and content syndication. The site benefits from its affiliation with Fandango Media and NBCUniversal, providing strategic advantages in market reach and resource access. The platform's ecosystem includes partnerships with ticketing services and media brands, enhancing its service offerings. Growth indicators include extensive use of modern marketing and analytics tools, strong social media presence, and comprehensive content offerings. The company maintains consistent branding and high content quality, supporting its competitive advantage in the entertainment review space.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and integration of consent management tools to comply with privacy regulations. The absence of exposed sensitive data and the use of reputable third-party ad and analytics services reduce risk exposure. However, the lack of publicly visible security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure programs indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Regular audits of third-party scripts and enhancement of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy would further strengthen defenses. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for its business operations but could benefit from increased security communication and incident preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicly disclose a formal security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  2. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Enhance security headers by adding Content-Security-Policy and other relevant headers to mitigate risks from third-party scripts.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party advertising and analytics scripts to prevent potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and broaden user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rotten Tomatoes
Description
Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets
Key services
Movie and TV reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, Ticketing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, JWPlayer, Google Publisher Tags (GPT), OneTrust Cookie Consent, Adobe DTM (Dynamic Tag Management), Amazon Ads, DoubleVerify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security scripts and ad verification

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, ScorecardResearch
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Ads, Google Ad Manager (GPT), DoubleVerify
Tracking pixels
ScorecardResearch, Adobe DTM
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM, 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 rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage HTML
  4. Extensive use of third-party advertising and tracking technologies
  5. No security policy or incident response contact publicly visible
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected
  7. Content is family-friendly and safe for general audiences
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, but site is a major media brand with strong trust signals
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript-based infrastructure with integration of video streaming via JWPlayer and advertising managed through Google Publisher Tags and Amazon Ads. Cookie consent and privacy compliance are handled by OneTrust, while Adobe DTM manages tag deployment and analytics. Hosting is provided by NBCUniversal's MPS platform, ensuring robust delivery and scalability. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, especially in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The site uses multiple external domains for ads, tracking, and analytics, which necessitates vigilant security and privacy management. Overall, the technical implementation supports a high-quality user experience but requires ongoing maintenance to address evolving security and performance challenges.
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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