DNS Security Analysis

www.hpds.ir

Last updated:7/11/2025, 2:53:53 PM

Security Score

B

DNS Name Server Configuration

NS Records

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no name servers found

An NS record (or nameserver record) is a DNS record that contains the name of the authoritative name server within a domain or DNS zone. Without these records, your domain won't work because other servers won't know where to look for information. Every domain must have at least one NS record.

Name Servers IPv4 Support

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no name servers found

A records connect your domain names to IPv4 addresses. Without these records, other systems cannot reach your name servers. Each name server must have an A record to be accessible on the internet.

Name Servers IPv6 Support

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no name servers found

AAAA records enable IPv6 connectivity. This is optional but recommended for future-proofing your domain as more networks move to IPv6.

Recursive Queries

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no name servers found

Recursive queries allow DNS servers to process requests for other domains for users. If this feature is enabled, attackers can exploit your server for DDoS attacks or cache poisoning. To increase security, it is recommended to disable recursive queries for external users.

Public IP Usage

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no name servers found

This check determines whether name servers use public or private IP addresses. If private IP (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) is used, the server will not be accessible from the internet. According to RFC 1918, private addresses are not suitable for public services.

Name Server Count

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no name servers found

This review evaluates the number of DNS servers that manage the domain. Too few servers reduces domain stability, while too many may cause synchronization problems. According to RFC 2182, for optimal performance, a domain should have at least 2 and at most 8 name servers

Zone Transfer

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no name servers found

This feature allows other servers to copy all of your DNS records. If not properly restricted, attackers can extract all your DNS information by performing a Zone Transfer and misuse it. It's best to enable this feature only for authorized servers.

DNS Security Extension (DNSSEC)

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Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no name servers found

DNSSEC uses encrypted signatures to verify the authenticity of DNS data. This feature prevents DNS response forgery and prevents users from being directed to fake websites. According to RFC 4033, DNSSEC is an important security standard for protecting DNS information.

TXT RECORD

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no name servers found

TXT records in DNS are used to store arbitrary text information related to a domain. These records are typically used for domain ownership verification purposes (such as Google Search Console or SPF records) and email authentication (such as DKIM or DMARC). Ensuring that your domain's TXT records are set up correctly helps improve security and validates your domain's identity. TXT records can also be used to store miscellaneous information like security policies or ownership proof for various services.

Email Server Configuration

Mail Exchange Records (MX)

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Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no mail servers found

This record specifies which servers are responsible for receiving emails for your domain. Without an MX record, receiving email for the domain is not possible. According to RFC 5321, each domain must have at least one valid MX record.

Email Servers IPv4 Support

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no mail servers found

A record specifies the IPv4 address of the email server. Without it, other servers cannot connect to your email server via IPv4, which may cause problems with sending and receiving email. Each server defined in the MX record should have at least one A record.

Email Servers IPv6 Support

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no mail servers found

AAAA records let your mail servers receive email over IPv6. This is optional but helps future-proof your email setup.

Public IP Usage

ERROR

Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no mail servers found

This verifies mail servers use public IP addresses. Private IPs prevent external email delivery. RFC 1918 defines which IPs are private and unsuitable for internet mail servers.

Reverse DNS Records

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Could not complete this test due to connection issues

no mail servers found

PTR records provide reverse DNS lookup for mail server IPs. Many email providers reject messages from servers without valid PTR records. RFC 1912 requires PTR records for each mail server IP.

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) Record

FAIL

The SPF record is missing or misconfigured, making your domain vulnerable to email spoofing.

SPF record missing

SPF records list authorized email senders for your domain. This prevents others from sending fake emails from your domain. RFC 7208 defines SPF as a standard email authentication method.

Domain Authority Records (SOA)

Start of Authority Record (SOA)

FAIL

No SOA record was found, which can cause disruption in domain management and coordination

SOA record not found

The SOA record contains core information about your DNS zone. It defines the primary name server, contact email, and update parameters. RFC 1035 requires every DNS zone to have exactly one SOA record.

Domain Administrator Contact

FAIL

No administrator email is set in the SOA record, which can make communication with the Zone manager difficult and prevent receiving important notifications

SOA record not found

The RNAME field in SOA record specifies the domain administrator's email. This contact is used for technical issues with your domain. RFC 2142 recommends using hostmaster@{domain.com} format.

SOA Serial Numbers Match

FAIL

Differences in SOA serial numbers indicate lack of synchronization between name servers, which can cause delays in applying DNS changes and inconsistent behavior in server responses

SOA record not found

The serial number tracks DNS zone updates. Different serial numbers indicate servers have inconsistent information. RFC 1912 requires serial numbers to increment with each zone change.