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Security report for unlayer.com

Unlayer · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Unlayer is a well-established SaaS company founded in 2017, specializing in embeddable, white-label content creation tools including email, page, popup, and document builders. The company targets SaaS platforms and developers, offering powerful no-code design tools integrated via API. Positioned as an enterprise-grade platform, Unlayer serves over 1000 companies worldwide and emphasizes reliability, security, and ease of integration. The website reflects a mature digital presence with excellent design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content including case studies and testimonials. Technically, Unlayer employs a modern tech stack with TypeScript and popular JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js. The platform is hosted with Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, ensuring fast performance and global availability. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and developer-friendly APIs. From a security perspective, Unlayer demonstrates strong posture with HTTPS enforcement, SOC 2 compliance, encryption at rest, and enterprise SLAs. Security headers are properly implemented, and no vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and there is no explicit cookie consent mechanism or public incident response contact information. Overall, Unlayer presents a low-risk profile with a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing cookie consent, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and providing incident response contacts to further enhance security and compliance.

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 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

Unlayer operates in the competitive SaaS content creation market, offering embeddable editors that reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market for SaaS companies. Its business model is B2B SaaS with a focus on API integration and white-label solutions. The company leverages strong partnerships and a broad customer base of over 1000 SaaS brands, including notable enterprises. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans and enterprise contracts. The company maintains a clear product roadmap and continuous innovation, positioning itself as a leader in embeddable content creation tools. The presence of detailed case studies and testimonials indicates a strong customer success focus and effective market penetration.

Security posture

Unlayer exhibits a mature security posture with enterprise-grade features such as SOC 2 compliance, 256-bit encryption at rest, and continuous security monitoring. The website enforces HTTPS and includes multiple security headers to protect users. The absence of exposed sensitive data and vulnerabilities indicates good security hygiene. However, the lack of DNSSEC and a public vulnerability disclosure program are areas for improvement. Incident response readiness is not publicly detailed, which could be enhanced by providing dedicated security contact channels. Overall, the security culture appears robust, supporting the company's enterprise clientele and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a clear cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Continue regular security audits and update compliance certifications to maintain trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Unlayer
Description
Unlayer is the best embeddable, white-label email, page & document builder for SaaS. Integrate via API to give users powerful, no-code design tools.
Key services
Email Builder, Page Builder, Popup Builder, Document Builder
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Vanilla JS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • Encryption at rest (256-bit)
  • Enterprise SLAs for uptime and support

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Intercom, Beamer
Marketing tools
Intercom, Beamer
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Professional and modern design with clear navigation and rich content.
  3. Strong emphasis on enterprise-grade security and compliance.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via forms.
  5. No explicit cookie consent banner detected despite cookie usage.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and developer-friendly APIs.
  7. Strong social media presence on GitHub, Twitter (X), and Facebook.
  8. Multiple customer testimonials and case studies enhance trust.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. No explicit vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern, developer-friendly technology stack including TypeScript and popular JavaScript frameworks, ensuring maintainability and scalability. Hosting via Cloudflare provides performance benefits and global reach. The site is well-optimized for mobile and accessibility, with fast loading times and proper SEO metadata. The use of APIs and SDKs facilitates rapid integration for clients. There is minimal technical debt visible, and the platform supports multiple frameworks, enhancing flexibility. Opportunities exist to further modernize DNS security and enhance privacy compliance features.
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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