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Security report for solarreviews.com

SolarReviews · Energy · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SolarReviews operates as a leading independent solar panel comparison and review platform in the United States, targeting homeowners interested in installing solar panels. The website offers tools such as a solar cost and savings calculator, unbiased consumer reviews of solar companies, and expert reviews of solar equipment including panels, batteries, and inverters. It is well-positioned in the renewable energy sector with a strong market presence supported by citations from reputable media outlets. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Stripe for payments, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS and uses several security best practices, though explicit security headers and policies are not fully visible in the provided content. The absence of WHOIS data reduces domain trust slightly, but the overall brand credibility and content quality remain high. Privacy and cookie policies are not detected, suggesting room for improvement in compliance. Overall, SolarReviews presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with moderate risk and opportunities for enhanced privacy and security transparency.

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

4 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. 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 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

SolarReviews targets the residential solar energy market by providing a platform for consumers to compare solar panel costs, read unbiased reviews, and find local solar companies. Its business model revolves around lead generation and affiliate partnerships with solar installers and equipment providers. The company leverages expert content and user-generated reviews to build trust and authority. Media citations from major outlets enhance its competitive advantage. The platform's growth potential is supported by increasing consumer interest in renewable energy solutions. Partnerships with payment processors like Stripe and analytics providers indicate a robust operational ecosystem. However, the lack of visible contact information and privacy policies may impact user trust and regulatory compliance. Strategic focus on expanding transparency and security policies could strengthen market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of reputable third-party security and analytics tools. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not clearly identified in the provided data, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy limits the site's readiness for coordinated vulnerability reporting. Incident response contact information is also missing, which could delay mitigation in case of security incidents. Privacy compliance indicators such as cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR statements are not found, suggesting compliance gaps. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with opportunities to formalize policies and improve transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publicly link comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible security reporting.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Enhance transparency by including verified company contact information such as emails and phone numbers on the website.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SolarReviews
Description
SolarReviews is America's leading independent, unbiased, solar company and solar panel comparison website for homeowners considering installing solar panels on their homes.
Key services
Solar panel cost and savings calculator, Unbiased consumer reviews of solar companies, Expert reviews of solar equipment (panels, batteries, inverters), Solar company directory by state
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Optimizely, Stripe, Google Maps API, Tailwind CSS
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of secure cookies (implied)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with async loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Optimizely
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Optimizely
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 features
  2. No WHOIS data available from raw output, indicating possible privacy protection or registry issue
  3. Strong branding and media presence with multiple trusted citations
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages detected in provided content
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
  8. No incident response or security policy information found
Technical notes

Notes

SolarReviews uses a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js for frontend interactivity, Tailwind CSS for styling, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, and Optimizely. Payment processing is handled via Stripe. The site loads asynchronously loaded scripts to optimize performance. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Performance is moderate with potential for optimization by reducing third-party script load. The absence of a CMS identification suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable and user-friendly experience but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced security configurations.
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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