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Security report for shopee.vn

Shopee · E-commerce · Vietnam

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Shopee.vn is a leading e-commerce platform in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, operated by Sea Group. The website offers a comprehensive online marketplace with a wide range of products and services including flash sales, supermarket delivery, and promotional vouchers. The platform targets general consumers and operates at an enterprise scale with a strong market position. Technically, Shopee.vn employs modern web technologies such as React, Webpack, and advanced JavaScript features, ensuring fast performance and good mobile optimization. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, anti-fraud SDKs, and monitoring tools like Sentry, reflecting a mature security posture. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate compliance with GDPR standards. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

8 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 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"

  2. 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

    • 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

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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
30
Email security
72
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
67

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

Shopee.vn operates as an essential entity in the e-commerce sector, leveraging a marketplace business model that connects buyers and sellers. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive product offerings, localized services, and strong brand recognition in Southeast Asia. Revenue streams include transaction fees, advertising, and promotional campaigns. The platform targets a broad consumer base, focusing on convenience and affordability. Partnerships with payment processors and logistics providers support its ecosystem. Growth indicators include continuous feature updates and regional expansion. Strategic observations highlight Shopee's focus on user engagement through flash sales and voucher incentives, maintaining market leadership.

Security posture

The security posture of Shopee.vn is robust, with HTTPS enforced site-wide and multiple security headers likely in place. The use of anti-fraud SDKs and captcha mechanisms helps mitigate automated attacks and fraud attempts. Error monitoring via Sentry indicates proactive incident detection. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Compliance with GDPR is suggested by privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the platform exhibits a mature security culture but could improve by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and frameworks.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  3. Implement and disclose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shopee
Description
Shopee is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, providing a convenient and fast online shopping experience with a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, home goods, and groceries.
Key services
Online shopping, Flash sales, Voucher and discount promotions, Supermarket delivery, Payment and checkout services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by SPA structure and modulepreload), Webpack, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Sentry (error tracking), IntersectionObserver API, Polyfills for browser compatibility
Frameworks
Custom internal frameworks, Module Federation (Webpack 5)
Platforms
Web (desktop and mobile), Progressive Web App features
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of anti-fraud SDKs
  • Security refresh interval set (3 hours)
  • Use of captcha and anti-crawler measures
  • Use of Sentry for error monitoring

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Sentry
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a fully functional e-commerce platform targeting Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
  2. Uses modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  3. Strong branding and consistent user interface.
  4. Good security posture with HTTPS and anti-fraud measures.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage HTML.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

Shopee.vn's technical infrastructure is modern and well-optimized, leveraging advanced JavaScript frameworks and module federation for scalable front-end delivery. The site uses CDN-hosted assets for performance and includes polyfills for broad browser compatibility. Analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are integrated for user behavior tracking and advertising. The platform demonstrates fast loading times and good mobile responsiveness. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security review. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security documentation.
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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