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Security report for webnode.co.uk

Webnode AG · Technology · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Webnode AG operates a mature and professional website builder platform that enables users worldwide to create websites, blogs, and e-commerce stores with ease. The platform leverages modern technologies including AI to streamline website creation and offers localized support in multiple languages. The company has a strong market presence with over 50 million websites built, positioning itself as a reliable and user-friendly SaaS provider in the website building industry. Technically, the website is well-constructed using Angular framework, served via Amazon Cloudfront CDN, and integrates Google services for analytics and advertising. Security measures such as HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented effectively, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, accessibility, and compliance with privacy regulations, making it a trustworthy platform for its users.

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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.

    • 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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

Webnode AG targets individuals, small businesses, and entrepreneurs seeking simple and fast website creation solutions. Its freemium business model with premium upgrades supports diverse customer needs. The company benefits from a broad multilingual presence and local support, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention. Partnerships such as affiliate programs and career portals indicate a growing ecosystem. The platform's AI integration and e-commerce capabilities provide competitive advantages in the website builder market. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees, domain registrations, and add-on services. The company’s strategic focus on ease of use, AI assistance, and localized support positions it well for continued growth in the digital presence market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 to prevent abuse, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Security headers and nonce attributes on scripts indicate attention to mitigating common web vulnerabilities. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program represents a compliance gap and potential risk in transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The security maturity is solid but could be improved by publishing formal security documentation and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website to enhance transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for support and security inquiries to improve communication channels.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and enhance accessibility and privacy compliance features to uphold regulatory standards and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Webnode AG
Description
Webnode provides an easy-to-use website builder platform allowing users to create websites, blogs, and online stores quickly without coding. It offers modern templates, AI website builder, domain registration, email services, and local customer support.
Key services
Website builder, AI website builder, E-commerce platform, Domain registration, Email hosting, Customer support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudfront CDN, Angular (ng-2018 class), AccessiWay accessibility tool
Frameworks
Angular
Platforms
Webnode proprietary CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Nonce attributes on scripts

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick
Marketing tools
Google Ads
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 no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on user-friendly website building with AI integration.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via forms.
  5. Use of multiple languages and localized support.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility tools.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Angular framework with a proprietary CMS, leveraging Amazon Cloudfront CDN for fast content delivery. Integration of Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Google Ads supports marketing and analytics needs. Accessibility is enhanced via AccessiWay tools, and mobile optimization is excellent. The site uses secure HTTPS connections and implements reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation. Performance is fast with well-structured meta tags and SEO optimization. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to formalize security documentation and improve direct contact availability. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform.
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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