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Security report for wpengine.com

WP Engine · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

WP Engine is a leading managed WordPress hosting platform established in 2010, serving over 1.5 million websites globally. The company offers enterprise-grade hosting solutions with a focus on performance, security, and expert support. Their platform is designed to help businesses scale efficiently with innovative technology and a strong customer support framework. WP Engine maintains a strong market position as a trusted WordPress technology company with a broad partner ecosystem including Flywheel, Local, and Advanced Custom Fields. Technically, WP Engine leverages modern web technologies such as Next.js and React, combined with Cloudflare DNS services and Segment Analytics for data tracking. The website demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. However, explicit privacy and cookie policies are not detected in the provided content, indicating room for improvement in privacy compliance. From a security perspective, WP Engine promotes enterprise-grade protection with DDoS mitigation, managed WAF, and compliance with standards like SOC-2 and ISO-27001. While HTTPS is enabled and security best practices are mentioned, the absence of visible security headers and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests potential areas for enhancement. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from increased transparency and formalized incident response information. The overall risk assessment is low, with the website showing high professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, implementing security headers, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

3 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
60
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
80

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention wpengine.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
94,128
Employees
38
Customers
93,927
Third parties
163
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2026-06-11 · 25,312 subdomains affected

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  • –new3pt.wpengine.com2026-06-11
  • –new3pt.wpengine.com2026-05-15
  • –m.wpengine.com2026-05-13
  • –giusepperizzi.wpengine.com2026-05-12
  • –attend.wpengine.com2026-05-11

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

WP Engine operates in the technology sector, specializing in managed WordPress hosting services targeting enterprises, agencies, developers, and small businesses. Their business model focuses on providing scalable hosting solutions with added value through security, performance optimization, and expert support. Revenue streams likely include subscription hosting plans, enterprise contracts, and partner integrations. The company has cultivated a strong partnership ecosystem with brands like Flywheel and StudioPress, enhancing its market reach and service offerings. Growth indicators include a large customer base exceeding 1.5 million sites and global presence across 150 countries. WP Engine's strategic positioning as a WordPress technology leader is reinforced by its comprehensive product suite and industry certifications.

Security posture

WP Engine demonstrates a mature security posture with enterprise-grade protections such as advanced DDoS mitigation, managed Web Application Firewall (WAF), and proactive 24/7 threat monitoring. The platform aligns with recognized security frameworks including SOC-2 and ISO-27001, indicating compliance with industry standards. However, the website lacks visible security headers and does not provide explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which are important for transparency and trust. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of a security.txt file or dedicated security contact channels suggests an opportunity to improve incident response readiness and communication. Overall, WP Engine maintains a strong security culture but should enhance public-facing security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents and data protection officer details if applicable.
  5. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms to ensure user privacy and regulatory compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WP Engine
Description
WP Engine® is a leading website hosting platform, trusted by over 1.5M websites. It provides hosting for WordPress sites to some of the world's most relied-upon and trusted brands, with tech innovations and award-winning customer support experts powering more than 1.5 million customers across 150 countries.
Key services
WordPress Hosting, WooCommerce Hosting, Headless WordPress Platform, Enterprise-grade security, 24/7 WordPress support, Performance optimization, Managed SSL certificates, Global Edge Security, Website Monitoring
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Segment Analytics, Cloudflare DNS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
WordPress, WP Engine Hosting Platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled (implied by canonical URLs and domain)
  • Enterprise-grade protection with DDoS mitigation and managed WAF (mentioned in content)
  • Proactive 24/7 threat detection and site monitoring
  • Managed SSL certificates
  • Compliance with SOC-2 and ISO-27001 standards (mentioned)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Segment Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Segment Analytics
Marketing tools
Segment Analytics
Transparency
basic

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 professional design.
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging throughout the site.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content.
  4. No visible contact emails or phone numbers in the HTML snippet provided.
  5. Social media presence is strong with official accounts linked.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks (Next.js, React).
  7. Security claims are present but no explicit security headers detected in the snippet.
  8. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Next.js and React frameworks, ensuring fast and responsive user experiences. Hosting is managed internally by WP Engine, leveraging Cloudflare DNS for performance and security. The site demonstrates excellent mobile optimization and accessibility features, with well-structured metadata and SEO tags. Analytics are implemented via Segment, enabling moderate user tracking. The technical implementation is robust with no visible errors or broken elements. Opportunities exist to improve security header implementation and to formalize privacy and security documentation to reduce technical debt and enhance 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 78/100 −2Low24 findingsView report
  2. 80/100 +6Low23 findingsView report
  3. 74/100Medium24 findingsView report
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