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Security report for ututo.org

Proyecto Ututo · Technology · Argentina

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 3 other checks.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Proyecto Ututo is a small, community-driven free software project focused on developing and distributing 100% free GNU/Linux distributions and related simulation software for solar and thermal energy systems. The project has historical recognition and aims to promote knowledge sharing and digital inclusion, especially in developing countries. The website content is primarily in Spanish and provides resources, downloads, and community information related to the Ututo project and SimuSol software. Technically, the site uses CMSimple_XH CMS, older JavaScript libraries, and is hosted on DigitalOcean. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used for user tracking. Security posture is moderate with some gaps such as lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the domain registration data is consistent with the project’s claims and history, supporting legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. 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';…

  4. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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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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
0
Security headers
55
Email security
40
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
39

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 Ututo project occupies a niche position in the free software ecosystem, focusing on fully free GNU/Linux distributions and scientific simulation tools. Its business model is community and open source driven without commercial monetization evident. The target audience includes free software enthusiasts, researchers, and educational users interested in solar energy simulation. The project benefits from historical trust signals such as recognition by the Free Software Foundation and Argentine government. Partnerships appear limited but include related sites like simusol.org. Growth indicators are modest, with a focus on knowledge sharing rather than commercial expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS assumed but not explicitly confirmed in the data. The domain is protected against deletion via clientDeleteProhibited status but lacks DNSSEC. The use of outdated JavaScript libraries (jQuery 1.11.3) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities. No security headers are detected in the HTML content. There is no published security or incident response policy, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present. Privacy compliance is weak, with no privacy or cookie policies found. Overall, the security maturity is low to moderate, with recommendations to update libraries, enable DNSSEC, add security headers, and publish security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and integrity.
  2. Update JavaScript libraries and CMS to latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  3. Implement and enforce HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Publish clear privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  5. Develop and publish a security policy and incident response plan to enhance security posture and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Proyecto Ututo
Description
Proyecto Ututo is a free software project focused on developing and distributing 100% free GNU/Linux distributions and related software, including SimuSol, a free software for simulation of thermal and solar power systems. The project promotes knowledge sharing and digital inclusion, especially in developing countries.
Key services
Development and distribution of free GNU/Linux distributions (Ututo), Development and distribution of SimuSol simulation software, Community knowledge sharing and collaboration
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 1.11.3, Google Analytics, CMSimple_XH 1.6.9
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
45/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status clientDeleteProhibited set
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in Spanish with some English sections.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating potential compliance gaps.
  4. Contact email ututo@ututo.org is provided and consistent with domain.
  5. Site uses older CMS (CMSimple_XH) and older jQuery version.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Site promotes free software and open knowledge sharing.
  8. No phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  9. No social media official accounts linked.
  10. Google Analytics and Tag Manager used for tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using CMSimple_XH 1.6.9, an older lightweight CMS, with jQuery 1.11.3 and Google Analytics for tracking. The site uses standard HTML5 and CSS3 with some responsive styles but mobile optimization is basic. Hosting is on DigitalOcean with domain registered at Tucows Domains Inc. The site has moderate performance but could benefit from modernization of its tech stack and improved accessibility features. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. The site lacks modern security headers and DNSSEC, indicating technical debt and potential risks. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but dated and in need of updates to improve security, performance, and compliance.
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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