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Security report for smallplanet.aero

Flightradar.live · Transportation · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Flightradar.live is a medium-sized online aviation information platform specializing in real-time flight tracking and detailed airline histories, such as the comprehensive coverage of Small Planet Airlines. The website targets aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and industry analysts, offering services including flight tracking, airport info, travel booking affiliates, and merchandise sales. The business model relies on advertising and affiliate partnerships, positioning itself as a niche player in the transportation sector with a consistent brand presence and good content quality. Technically, the site runs on WordPress with modern ad and consent management technologies, leveraging Cloudflare DNS and Google services for analytics and advertising. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility is basic. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and some security headers but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is strong with GDPR-aligned policies and consent mechanisms. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and WHOIS data shows privacy protection consistent with legitimate business practices. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could improve in security transparency and contact availability.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
66

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

The platform operates in the transportation sector, focusing on aviation data and travel-related services. It leverages partnerships with travel booking and merchandise platforms to diversify revenue streams. The website's content and services cater to a specialized audience interested in flight tracking and airline operational histories. The presence of multiple subsidiaries and partner domains indicates a well-structured ecosystem. Market positioning is niche but stable, with a focus on quality content and user engagement through social media. Growth potential exists through enhanced travel service offerings and expanded affiliate programs. The lack of direct contact information may limit direct customer engagement but aligns with the platform's primarily informational role.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare DNS usage. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security.txt files, along with no published incident response or security policies, indicates gaps in security transparency and readiness. The cookie consent mechanism and privacy policy are well implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. Advertising and tracking are extensive but managed with user consent. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. To enhance security posture, the site should enable DNSSEC, publish security policies, and implement vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Add or verify comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Consider adding direct company contact information to improve trust and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Flightradar.live
Description
Flightradar.live provides real-time flight tracking services and detailed airline information, including historical and operational data about airlines such as Small Planet Airlines. The page details the rise and fall of Small Planet Airlines and its subsidiaries.
Key services
Real-time flight tracking, Airport information, Travel services (flight booking, hotels, car rental, taxi, tours), Aviation news and airline histories, Merchandise sales
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.7.12, Google Tag Manager, Google Adsense, Cloudflare DNS, Prebid.js, Amazon APS Ads, InMobi CMP, FusePlatform Ads
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, Amazon APS, InMobi, FusePlatform, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
ID5 Sync
Marketing tools
InMobi CMP
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content about Small Planet Airlines.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with modern advertising and consent management.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on the page.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Advertising and tracking are extensive but consented.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  8. WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with business age and sector.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 5.7.12, utilizing a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, Adsense, Amazon APS Ads, and InMobi CMP for advertising and consent management. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS, providing reliable DNS resolution. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The site uses multiple external ad and tracking services, which are consented via a CMP. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and DNSSEC would enhance robustness. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with room for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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