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Security report for shift4shop.com

Shift4Shop · E-commerce · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Shift4Shop is a well-established SaaS eCommerce platform offering a comprehensive suite of tools for building and managing online stores. The platform targets businesses of various sizes seeking an affordable yet feature-rich solution, positioning itself competitively against other eCommerce providers. Technically, the website employs modern tracking and marketing technologies, integrates with major platforms like PayPal, and demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, holds PCI certification, and includes fraud protection, though it lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy. The WHOIS data is missing or privacy protected, which slightly reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the site's legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a strong contender in the eCommerce software market.

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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

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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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
82

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention shift4shop.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
361
Employees
0
Customers
361
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
4%

8 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

Shift4Shop operates a SaaS business model focused on eCommerce solutions, offering a turnkey platform with integrated payment processing and marketing tools. Its competitive advantage lies in providing premium features at a lower price point, appealing to a broad customer base from small businesses to enterprises. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors like PayPal and marketing networks such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads. The presence of customer logos and certifications enhances credibility. Growth indicators include extensive integrations and a large customer base. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in security transparency and WHOIS data clarity could further strengthen market trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, PCI DSS certification, and integrated fraud protection via Kount. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and lack of a published security policy or incident response page represent gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, which could be improved to enhance security culture and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Create and make publicly accessible a security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Clarify WHOIS registration data or provide justification for privacy protection to improve trust and transparency.
  5. Continue enhancing privacy compliance measures and maintain up-to-date cookie consent mechanisms.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shift4Shop
Description
Shift4Shop offers a turnkey eCommerce software solution with a powerful website builder, product and order management, marketing tools, and integrated payment processing. It targets businesses seeking to build and grow online stores with a feature-rich platform at an affordable price.
Key services
eCommerce website builder, Product and order management, Marketing and SEO tools, Integrated payment processing, Real-time shipping, Fraud protection
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
3dc-framework (custom or proprietary)
Platforms
Shift4Shop SaaS platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • PCI DSS compliance
  • Integrated fraud protection
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
HubSpot Analytics
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 professional design.
  2. Strong focus on eCommerce SaaS platform with extensive features.
  3. Multiple integrations with major platforms and payment processors.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or privacy protected, reducing transparency.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and HubSpot Analytics, indicating a sophisticated marketing and analytics infrastructure. The platform appears to be custom-built or proprietary (3dc-framework) with strong mobile optimization and SEO. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed and accessibility features. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and professional design, supporting a positive user experience and effective content delivery.
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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