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Security report for shareasale.com

ShareASale · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ShareASale is a well-established affiliate marketing network owned by Awin, providing a platform that connects advertisers, agencies, and publishers to drive ecommerce sales through affiliate partnerships. The website clearly communicates the transition of ShareASale services to the Awin platform by the end of 2025, emphasizing enhanced features and growth opportunities. The business targets ecommerce advertisers, digital marketing agencies, and content publishers, offering trusted tracking and reporting tools. The site is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and integrates modern analytics and marketing technologies, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Amplitude, and Hotjar for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks explicit security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are areas for improvement. No WHOIS data was found, which slightly impacts trust but is mitigated by the strong brand association with Awin and professional web presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, but the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy linked externally, but cookie consent and GDPR indicators could be enhanced. Overall, the site is trustworthy, business-focused, and well-positioned in the affiliate marketing industry. Recommendations include adding explicit security headers, implementing a cookie consent banner, publishing security and incident response policies, and improving WHOIS transparency to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

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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

5 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 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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  • 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
57
Security headers
50
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Add-on

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

Total records
123,242
Employees
2
Customers
123,213
Third parties
27
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2026-01-13 · 51 subdomains affected

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  • –shareasale.com2026-01-13
  • –account.shareasale.com2025-04-20

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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

ShareASale operates as a key player in the affiliate marketing sector, owned by Awin, a global affiliate network leader. The business model revolves around connecting ecommerce advertisers with publishers and agencies to facilitate performance-based marketing. Revenue streams likely include commissions from affiliate sales and platform fees. The transition to Awin's platform indicates strategic consolidation to leverage advanced tracking, compliance, and reporting capabilities. The target customers are ecommerce brands, digital marketing agencies, and content creators seeking monetization through affiliate partnerships. The partnership ecosystem includes major brands and publishers, enhancing market reach and credibility. The website's content and branding reflect a mature, enterprise-level operation with a focus on growth and innovation in affiliate marketing.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and use of reputable analytics and marketing scripts loaded securely. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is partially addressed but lacks cookie consent mechanisms and explicit GDPR compliance indicators. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a marketing site but could be enhanced to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and enhance user trust.
  3. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Improve WHOIS transparency or provide domain registration details to strengthen legitimacy and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AWIN Inc
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ShareASale
Description
Join ShareASale, an Awin-owned affiliate network, and grow your business with top merchants, affiliates and trusted tracking tools.
Key services
Affiliate marketing platform, Merchant and publisher partnerships, Tracking and reporting tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Amplitude Analytics, Hotjar, Vimeo embed
Frameworks
Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts with integrity and crossorigin attributes

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Amplitude, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Amplitude, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Amplitude Analytics, Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Owned by Awin, a reputable affiliate marketing company
  3. Transitioning ShareASale platform to Awin by end of 2025
  4. No WHOIS data available from raw output
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response info published
  6. No cookie consent banner detected
  7. Good use of analytics and marketing tools
  8. Professional design and clear navigation
  9. Contact email shareasale@shareasale.com provided
  10. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for search engine optimization. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Amplitude, and Hotjar, indicating a data-driven approach to user engagement and performance measurement. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries and asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are addressed at a basic to good level. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site lacks some advanced security configurations and privacy compliance features, which are technical debt areas to address. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable affiliate marketing platform.
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. 75/100 +4Medium25 findingsView report
  2. 71/100 +1Medium31 findingsView report
  3. 70/100Medium30 findingsView report
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