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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

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sketchfab, Inc. operates a leading online platform specializing in 3D and augmented reality content hosting, sharing, and marketplace services. With a large community of over one million creators, it holds a prominent market position as the largest platform for 3D content on the web, mobile, AR, and VR. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including 3D model publishing, embedding, and enterprise solutions for asset management and eCommerce. Backed by Epic Games, Sketchfab benefits from strong industry credibility and partnerships. Technically, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks, CDN hosting, and integration with third-party services such as Vimeo, PayPal, and OneTrust for cookie consent. The platform is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, providing a seamless user experience across devices. SEO and structured data usage further enhance its discoverability. From a security perspective, Sketchfab employs HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. While explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed, the site shows adherence to best practices with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The overall security posture is strong, supporting trustworthiness for users and business clients alike. Overall, Sketchfab presents a professional, secure, and privacy-conscious platform with excellent content quality and business credibility. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies, enhancing transparency around vulnerability disclosures, and continuing to monitor third-party integrations for security risks.

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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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  • 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
74
Security headers
55
Email security
75
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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 a specialized platform for 3D and AR content, targeting creators, businesses, and eCommerce sectors. Its business model combines community-driven content sharing with commercial marketplace offerings and enterprise solutions. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors and community platforms to enhance service delivery. Growth indicators include a large active user base, staff-picked content, and trusted brand associations with major companies. The parent company, Epic Games, provides strategic support and legitimacy. The platform's ecosystem includes APIs and developer tools, supporting extensibility and integration opportunities.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and cookie consent aligned with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. The platform uses reputable third-party services for analytics and consent management, reducing risk. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced public documentation and incident readiness disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security controls and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks.
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 websites, 3D and AR content distribution, 3D model marketplace (buy/sell), Enterprise solutions for 3D asset management and eCommerce
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by React model page popup feature), Vimeo (video embedding), FontAwesome icons, OneTrust cookie consent, PayPal SDK, GetStream API
Frameworks
React (implied), Schema.org structured data
Platforms
Web, Mobile (responsive design), AR/VR platforms (supported via viewer)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts and libraries
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Sentry, GetStream
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust, Sentry
Marketing tools
OneTrust cookie consent, GetStream API
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 presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage or footer.
  4. Social media presence is strong across major platforms.
  5. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS and cookie consent.
  6. Business is a subsidiary of Epic Games, indicating strong backing.
  7. No visible security or compliance red flags detected.
Technical notes

Notes

Sketchfab's technical infrastructure is modern and robust, utilizing a JavaScript-heavy frontend likely based on React, supported by a CDN for static assets and media delivery. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with comprehensive SEO metadata and structured data for enhanced search engine visibility. Integration with third-party services such as Vimeo for video, PayPal for payments, and OneTrust for cookie consent demonstrates a mature ecosystem approach. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks are minimal, with opportunities for further modernization including enhanced accessibility and security transparency.
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. 81/100Low25 findingsView report
  2. 81/100Low25 findingsView report
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