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Security report for spdx.org

SPDX · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SPDX is a well-established open source project under the Linux Foundation, specializing in standardizing software license metadata to improve compliance and transparency in software supply chains. The website reflects a mature and professional presence, targeting developers, legal teams, and enterprises involved in software compliance. The project benefits from the credibility and support of the Linux Foundation, positioning it as a leading standard in its niche. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern web technologies and integrates analytics and marketing tools such as HubSpot and Google Analytics. The site is mobile optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and accessibility basics. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and avoids exposing sensitive data, though it lacks a public security policy or incident response contacts. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained, with room for improvement in security transparency and accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
85
Security headers
25
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
69

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

SPDX operates as an important entity within the open source technology sector, providing essential licensing standards and tools. Its business model is community-driven and foundation-supported, focusing on open standards rather than direct revenue. The project targets a specialized audience including developers, legal professionals, and organizations managing software compliance. Its market position is strong due to Linux Foundation backing and widespread adoption of SPDX standards. The website content and structure support its mission effectively, with clear documentation and resources. Partnerships with the Linux Foundation and integration with other open source projects enhance its ecosystem. Growth indicators include active community engagement and continuous updates to licensing standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness from a security governance perspective. The use of third-party scripts such as HubSpot and Facebook Pixel introduces some tracking risks but is common in professional sites. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected. Recommendations include publishing a security policy, implementing a vulnerability disclosure process, and providing clear incident response contacts to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program and publish a security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize tracking and security risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Linux Foundation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SPDX
Description
SPDX is a project under the Linux Foundation focused on standardizing the way software licenses and related metadata are communicated, facilitating compliance and transparency in software supply chains.
Key services
SPDX License List, SPDX Specification, Tools and Resources for License Compliance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, FontAwesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Linux Foundation hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and maintained by a reputable open source foundation
  2. Content is focused on SPDX licensing standards and compliance
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  6. No public security policy or incident response contact found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, leveraging PHP and JavaScript, with integrations including HubSpot for marketing and analytics, Google Tag Manager, and FontAwesome for icons. The site uses modern fonts and CDN resources for performance. While the site loads moderately fast, there is potential for optimization in asset delivery and caching. The mobile experience is good, and SEO practices such as meta tags and structured data are implemented. Accessibility is basic, with scope for improvement. The technical infrastructure is stable and appropriate for the site's purpose, with no major technical debt or risks identified.
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. 69/100Medium31 findingsView report
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