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Security report for templatemonster.com

TemplateMonster · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TemplateMonster operates a large-scale digital marketplace specializing in website templates, WordPress themes, e-commerce themes, plugins, graphics, and other digital assets. The platform targets web designers, developers, and businesses seeking professional web design products. It holds a strong market position as a leading provider of digital design resources globally. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, SVG, and asynchronous loading of scripts, with integrations for Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and features a well-structured navigation system. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and likely includes standard security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with good privacy compliance and business credibility, though WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust assessment.

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

7 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
65

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

TemplateMonster's business model is based on a digital marketplace selling a wide range of web design products and services. Its competitive advantage lies in the breadth of its product catalog, professional presentation, and global reach. Revenue streams likely include direct sales of templates, subscription plans (e.g., MonsterONE), and possibly affiliate partnerships. The target customer segments include freelance designers, agencies, and small to medium enterprises. The company maintains partnerships with various product authors and integrates marketing and analytics tools to optimize customer engagement. The presence of multiple language versions indicates a strategy for international market penetration. The lack of explicit company registration details in the WHOIS data suggests privacy protection or registrar limitations but does not detract from the site's operational scale and professionalism.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. The integration of Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads is standard but requires ongoing monitoring to avoid third-party risks. Absence of a published security policy or incident response plan is a gap that could be addressed to improve transparency and readiness. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms were found, which are recommended best practices for a marketplace handling digital products. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, indicating attention to data protection regulations. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with formalized policies and public disclosure channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Consider providing verified company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
TemplateMonster
Description
The biggest collection of HTML templates, WordPress and ecommerce themes, web graphics and elements online. TemplateMonster offers web design products developed by professionals from all over the world.
Key services
Website templates, WordPress themes, E-commerce themes, Plugins, Graphics, Presentations, 3D models, Video and audio assets, Website building services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, HTML5, CSS3, SVG, Lazy loading images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies (implied)
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Marketing tools
Bing Ads
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital marketplace for web templates and digital assets
  2. Content is rich and well-structured with multiple product categories
  3. No signs of adult or malicious content
  4. Uses modern web technologies and tracking tools
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, but website trust indicators are strong
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  8. No visible security.txt or incident response information
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. It uses SVG icons and lazy loading for images to improve load times and responsiveness. Google Tag Manager and Bing Ads scripts are integrated for analytics and marketing purposes. The site is mobile responsive with adaptive layouts and accessible navigation menus. While no specific CMS is identified, the structure suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in accessibility and SEO enhancements. The technical infrastructure supports a large product catalog and multiple language versions, indicating scalability and internationalization capabilities.
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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