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Security report for sketchfab.com

Sketchfab, Inc. · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sketchfab, Inc. operates a leading global platform for 3D and augmented reality content, serving a community of over one million creators. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including 3D model publishing, sharing, embedding, and business solutions such as 3D asset management and eCommerce configurators. Positioned as a market leader in 3D and AR web technologies, Sketchfab targets creators, enterprises, and consumers interested in immersive digital content. The platform is backed by Epic Games, enhancing its credibility and market reach. Technically, Sketchfab demonstrates a mature and modern digital infrastructure leveraging JavaScript frameworks, AWS hosting, and third-party integrations like Vimeo and PayPal. The website is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with strong SEO practices and structured data implementation. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms are robust, reflecting adherence to GDPR and other privacy regulations. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs domain registration protections, and integrates cookie consent frameworks. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are publicly available, representing areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the analysis. Overall, Sketchfab presents a trustworthy, professional, and technically sound platform with strong business credibility. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security, publishing formal security policies, and establishing vulnerability disclosure channels to further strengthen security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  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

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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
82
Security headers
55
Email security
75
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

Sketchfab holds a strong market position as the largest 3D content platform on the web, with a diversified business model combining community engagement, marketplace transactions, and enterprise solutions. Its revenue streams likely include subscription plans, 3D model sales via partners like Fab.com, and business service contracts. The company targets a broad customer base from individual creators to large enterprises, supported by a global presence and partnerships. The parent company, Epic Games, provides strategic advantages in technology and market access. The platform's ecosystem includes integrations with AR/VR technologies and developer APIs, positioning it well for future growth in immersive digital experiences.

Security posture

Sketchfab exhibits a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, domain registration safeguards, and cookie consent compliance. The absence of DNSSEC and public security policies indicates moderate gaps in defense-in-depth and transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests limited readiness for coordinated security incident handling. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and improving DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add explicit security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sketchfab, Inc.
Description
With a community of over one million creators, Sketchfab is the world’s largest platform to publish, share, and discover 3D content on web, mobile, AR, and VR.
Key services
3D model publishing and sharing, 3D viewer embeddable on web and mobile, 3D asset management for teams, 3D eCommerce and configurators, Augmented and virtual reality solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by React model page popup feature), Vimeo player, FontAwesome Pro, AWS DNS hosting
Frameworks
Schema.org structured data, OneTrust cookie consent framework
Platforms
Web, Mobile, AR, VR
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited domain statuses
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Sentry (error tracking), GetStream (activity feed API)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust, Sentry
Marketing tools
PayPal for payment processing
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 interactive 3D model embedding.
  2. Strong branding and consistent design across pages.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed on homepage or footer.
  5. Social media presence is strong with official verified accounts.
  6. No explicit security or incident response contact information found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript stack with React components and uses CDN-hosted assets for fonts and icons. Hosting is managed via AWS DNS services, ensuring scalability and reliability. Performance optimizations include font preloading and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter cards, and JSON-LD structured data. The absence of a common CMS suggests a custom-built platform tailored for 3D content delivery. Technical risks are minimal, with opportunities to improve DNS security and formalize security policies.
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. 81/100 +1Low25 findingsView report
  2. 80/100Low25 findingsView report
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