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Security report for shortpixel.com

ShortPixel · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ShortPixel is a technology company specializing in image optimization services primarily targeting WordPress users and website owners. Their offerings include WordPress plugins for image compression and adaptive image delivery, supporting modern formats like WebP and AVIF to improve website speed and SEO. The company has an established market presence since 2014, supported by positive customer testimonials and a professional website design. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and integrates with major analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics and ProfitWell. The infrastructure leverages Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections, though there is room for improvement in DNSSEC and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business objectives.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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 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

  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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  • 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
52
Security headers
50
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
74

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

ShortPixel operates a SaaS business model focused on image optimization tools and plugins, primarily for WordPress platforms. Their competitive advantage lies in proprietary smart compression algorithms and easy-to-use plugins that automate image optimization and delivery via CDN. The company targets website owners, developers, and agencies seeking to improve site speed and SEO rankings. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans and pay-per-use credits. The presence of multiple plugins and developer tools indicates a diversified product portfolio. Customer feedback highlights excellent support and product effectiveness, reinforcing market credibility. The company maintains a consistent brand image and leverages partnerships with CDN and analytics providers to enhance service quality.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain status set to clientTransferProhibited, reducing risk of unauthorized domain transfers. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML content, suggesting potential for enhancement. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were found. The site implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, indicating privacy awareness. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness visibility. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended improvement for DNS security. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by publishing security policies and enabling DNSSEC.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden web security.
  5. Provide clear security contact channels (e.g., security@shortpixel.com) for incident reporting and communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ShortPixel
Description
The best image optimization plugin for WordPress to boost your site speed! Optimize images and PDFs, bulk compress to WebP/AVIF, resize, and enable lazy loading.
Key services
Image optimization, Image compression, Conversion to WebP and AVIF formats, WordPress plugins (Image Optimizer, Adaptive Images), CDN delivery for optimized images
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap CSS, Bootstrap Icons, Tippy.js (tooltip library), Popper.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, ProfitWell (subscription analytics), Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress (implied by plugins offered)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, ProfitWell
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ProfitWell
Marketing tools
ProfitWell
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanism present
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages
  4. Strong focus on WordPress plugins and image optimization services
  5. Multiple customer testimonials indicating positive user experience
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CDN for performance
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  9. No certifications displayed on site
  10. Domain WHOIS data is consistent and domain is well aged
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Tippy.js for tooltips, and Popper.js for positioning. It integrates with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and ProfitWell for analytics and marketing. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and DNS services that contribute to fast loading times and good performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive layouts and accessible navigation. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS is explicitly detected, but the presence of WordPress plugins indicates WordPress as a primary platform for customers. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated libraries. Overall, the technical implementation is robust and well-maintained.
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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