Security headers summary for paypal.com
This page validates the HTTP security headers returned by paypal.com, scoring its protection against common web attacks.
Below you can review which headers paypal.com sends, which are missing, and recommendations to harden the configuration.
What are HTTP security headers?
HTTP security headers are response headers that instruct the browser to apply protective policies, mitigating attacks such as XSS, clickjacking and content sniffing.
Key headers include Content-Security-Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options and Referrer-Policy.
How to interpret the headers of paypal.com
A higher score means paypal.com sends more of the recommended security headers with secure values. Missing headers are highlighted so you know what to add.
Focus first on CSP and HSTS for paypal.com, as they provide the strongest protection against scripting and downgrade attacks.
Use cases
- Audit the security headers of paypal.com before or after a deploy.
- Identify missing headers that increase attack risk on paypal.com.
- Verify that paypal.com enforces HTTPS with HSTS.
- Support hardening reports and security reviews for paypal.com.
Frequently asked questions
Which security headers does paypal.com use?
This page lists the HTTP security headers present on paypal.com, such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options, along with their values.
Does paypal.com have a Content-Security-Policy?
The results show whether paypal.com sends a Content-Security-Policy header and whether its value is considered secure.
Does paypal.com enforce HTTPS with HSTS?
The Strict-Transport-Security section indicates whether paypal.com forces HTTPS and for how long, including includeSubDomains and preload flags.
Why does paypal.com have a low security score?
A low score means paypal.com is missing important headers or sends insecure values. The missing-headers and recommendations sections explain how to improve it.
Is the security headers check for paypal.com free?
Yes. The XploreNetHub Security Headers Validator is completely free, requires no sign-up and runs directly in your browser.
Related guides
- Security Headers Checklist — HSTS, CSP and HTTP headers before go-live.
- DNS and SSL Checklist — Steps and verification table before pointing a domain.