A comprehensive security analysis of law firms actively pursuing CIPA lawsuits, revealing the gap between the privacy standards they enforce and their own practices.
Security assessment findings for CIPA lawsuit plaintiff law firms
Critical Security Gaps
All four firms have significant security vulnerabilities
Information Disclosure Risks
Edelson PC has publicly accessible test directory with client content
Transport Security Issues
Multiple firms lack proper HTTPS security headers
Security vulnerabilities could compromise confidential client communications and data.
Firms prosecuting privacy violations maintain significant security gaps in their own operations.
These findings could affect credibility in current and future CIPA cases.
DNS analysis, certificate inspection, public resource enumeration
HTTP security header analysis using OWASP standards
CVSS 3.1 scoring with business impact analysis
National class action law firm filing CIPA lawsuits
https://edelson.com/
Score: 100/100
HSTS
Transport Security
CSP
Content Security
X-Frame-Options
Clickjacking
Content-Type
MIME Sniffing
Information Disclosure
CVSS: 9.1
88KB of potentially sensitive development content exposed
Contains client testimonial content and internal development files accessible without authentication
Content Security
CVSS: 6.1
Vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks
No XSS protection implemented at the HTTP header level
Clickjacking Protection
CVSS: 4.3
Site can be embedded in malicious iframes
Allows potential clickjacking attacks against users
High risk to attorney-client privilege. Exposed test content could contain confidential client information.
While suing businesses for privacy violations, maintains exposed test directory with potential client data.
San Diego-based law firm specializing in CIPA litigation
https://www.swigartlawgroup.com/
Score: 50/100
HSTS
Transport Security
CSP
Content Security
X-Frame-Options
Clickjacking
Content-Type
MIME Sniffing
Transport Security
CVSS: 7.5
Traffic vulnerable to downgrade attacks
Client communications not protected against SSL stripping attacks
Clickjacking Protection
CVSS: 4.3
Site can be embedded in malicious iframes
No protection against clickjacking attacks
Certificate Management
CVSS: 7.5
Potential service disruption and trust issues
Certificate expiry monitoring appears insufficient
Medium risk to client confidentiality. Transport security gaps could expose attorney-client communications.
Prosecutes companies for security lapses while having significant transport security vulnerabilities.
Corporate law firm handling CIPA cases
https://www.phillaw.com/
Score: 70/100
HSTS
Transport Security
CSP
Content Security
X-Frame-Options
Clickjacking
Content-Type
MIME Sniffing
Content Security
CVSS: 6.1
Vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks
No XSS protection mechanisms in place
Source Code Disclosure
CVSS: 9.1
Source code and credentials at risk
Git directory may be accessible, risking sensitive information disclosure
Certificate Management
CVSS: 7.5
Service disruption risk
Certificate monitoring and renewal processes need attention
High risk due to potential source code exposure. Could reveal client information and internal processes.
Files lawsuits over privacy violations while potentially exposing own source code and sensitive data.
Securities and consumer class action law firm
https://www.rgrdlaw.com/
Score: 55/100
HSTS
Transport Security
CSP
Content Security
X-Frame-Options
Clickjacking
Content-Type
MIME Sniffing
Transport Security
CVSS: 7.5
Traffic vulnerable to downgrade attacks
SSL stripping attacks could compromise client communications
Content Security
CVSS: 6.1
Vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks
No protection against XSS attacks targeting client data
Certificate Management
CVSS: 7.5
Service disruption and trust issues
Certificate lifecycle management needs improvement
Medium-high risk to client data security. Multiple attack vectors available to malicious actors.
Pursues companies for privacy violations while maintaining multiple security vulnerabilities.
Actionable security improvements for law firms to address identified vulnerabilities
Remove Exposed Test Directories
Immediately restrict access to /test/ and similar development paths
Implement Security Headers
Configure HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options headers
Review Certificate Management
Implement automated certificate monitoring and renewal
Security Audit Program
Implement regular security assessments and penetration testing
Security Training
Staff training on web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Incident Response Plan
Develop procedures for security incidents affecting client data
This investigation reveals a troubling disconnect between the privacy and security standards law firms enforce against others and those they maintain for themselves. For CIPA litigation to serve justice rather than selective enforcement, all parties—including the legal profession— must be held to the same rigorous standards.