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Security report for webnode.com

Webnode AG · Technology · Switzerland

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

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Webnode AG operates a well-established website builder platform targeting individuals and small to medium businesses globally. The company offers a freemium SaaS model with AI-powered website creation, domain registration, e-commerce capabilities, and email hosting. Their market position is strong with over 50 million websites created, supported by a consistent brand and multilingual presence. Technically, the website leverages modern JavaScript frameworks, Google analytics and tag management, and cloud CDN hosting to deliver fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible user experiences. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and incident response policies could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR, though WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for this business type.

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
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
79

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's business model focuses on providing easy-to-use website building tools enhanced by AI, targeting a broad audience from personal users to small businesses. Their competitive advantage lies in simplicity, multilingual support, and integrated services like domains and e-commerce. Revenue streams include premium subscriptions and domain sales. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem and transparent governance with a whistleblowing portal. Growth indicators include extensive user base and active marketing via social media and affiliate programs. The company operates primarily in the technology sector with a medium-sized organizational footprint based in Switzerland.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA to prevent abuse, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with privacy regulations. Accessibility is enhanced by integration of AccessiWay tools. However, the absence of explicit security headers in the HTML and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Webnode AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Webnode AG
Description
Create a stunning website using Webnode website builder. Thanks to modern templates, you can build a website in just a few clicks. Start a free trial today.
Key services
Website builder, AI website builder, Domain registration, E-commerce solutions, Email hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Accessibility compliance tool (AccessiWay)

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented and focused on website building services.
  3. Strong multilingual support with many language versions.
  4. Comprehensive footer with business, product, support, and social links.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and accessibility tools.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected in HTML content.
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via contact page.
  8. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection or domain not found in public WHOIS.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (AngularJS) with extensive use of Google services for analytics and tag management. Hosting is via Amazon Cloudfront CDN ensuring fast global delivery. The site is mobile optimized and includes accessibility features via AccessiWay. Performance is good with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized media. The technical stack is well maintained but could be modernized further by upgrading AngularJS to a newer framework version. The use of multiple Google tracking services indicates moderate user tracking. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable platform with room for modernization and enhanced security controls.
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. 78/100Low26 findingsView report
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