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Hugging Face Vendor Risk Assessment — Full Report

Before you share customer data with Hugging Face, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Hugging Face across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

Risk Tier
Tier 4Low Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 17, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs🟢Sanctions: Clear — No matches found
SOC 2 Status
Hugging Face has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Hugging Face returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Hugging Face a Low Risk tier with 97% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

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27 data sources queried per assessment
Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
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Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
4Tier

Low Risk

Hugging Face

Vendor Risk Assessment

Confidence Score97%

Based on data availability and source coverage

26

Sources Queried

24

Sources With Data

April 17, 2026

Last Assessed

Executive Summary

AI-generated analysis for Hugging Face

Hugging Face (huggingface.co) is a prominent AI/ML platform and open-source community hub assessed at Risk Tier 4 (Low Risk) with a 97% confidence score, reflecting a generally sound security posture appropriate for medium data access engagements. Positive signals across the assessment include:

Key Findings

  • A fully clean domain reputation with no listings on SURBL, Spamhaus DBL, or URLhaus, confirmed via threat intelligence scanning
  • No active malware, phishing, or unwanted software detected via Google Web Risk
  • A minimal, well-controlled infrastructure footprint with only standard web ports (80, 443) exposed, protected behind Cloudflare's CDN
  • No sanctions matches across OFAC, EU, and UN watchlists, and no SEC or FDIC enforcement history
  • A valid TLS 1.3 certificate issued by Amazon with no weak protocols or ciphers, with full SSL/TLS analysis available at the SSL/TLS analysis service report
  • Active trust and security pages published at huggingface.co/security, huggingface.co/trust, and huggingface.co/compliance Several areas warrant attention before or during onboarding. A media scan identified one article describing Hugging Face infrastructure being weaponized in a third-party campaign (reported by IT Security News); the rule engine has adjusted this to Low severity given its age, and the incident appears to involve abuse of the platform's open hosting capabilities rather than a breach of Hugging Face's own systems. HTTP security headers are incomplete, with the site receiving a C- grade (45/100) on the HTTP security scanner scan. No compliance certifications were detected through trust page scanning or independent registry checks, and no publicly accessible AI data usage policy was found — both areas requiring direct follow-up with the vendor's security team. The absence of a published subprocessor list also limits supply chain visibility. Overall, Hugging Face presents a low-risk profile consistent with its Tier 4 rating. The identified gaps are addressable through standard vendor due diligence steps and do not represent material blockers to engagement at a medium data access level.

Independence Statement

All evidence in this assessment was independently sourced from external data providers, public registries, threat intelligence feeds, and web scanning infrastructure without vendor participation or notification.

Investigation Findings

8 findings identified for Hugging Face

1 critical7 medium
critical

Adverse Media: security incident

Article from It Security News: "Weaponized CVE-2026-39987 Pushes Blockchain Backdoor Through Hugging Face"

medium

Missing Security Headers

huggingface.co is missing 2 recommended security headers: Strict-Transport-Security, Content-Security-Policy.

medium

Domain Not Found in RDAP

The domain "huggingface.co" was not found in any RDAP registry. This may indicate a very new, non-standard, or unregistered domain.

medium

HTTP Security Grade: C-

huggingface.co received a mediocre grade (C-). Some security headers are configured but improvements are needed.

medium

Multiple Certificate Issuers (20)

huggingface.co has certificates from 20 different Certificate Authorities. This may indicate inconsistent certificate management practices.

medium

New Web Presence (< 1 year)

huggingface.co first appeared less than 1 year ago (2026-01-20). This indicates a relatively new web presence.

medium

No Public Subprocessor Page Found

No accessible subprocessor page was found for huggingface.co. GDPR Article 28 requires data processors to maintain a list of subprocessors. Vendors with mature data governance typically publish this list.

medium

AI Data Usage Policy Not Discoverable at Standard Paths

An AI-specific data usage policy was not discoverable for huggingface.co through automated scanning of common policy paths and web search. The vendor may publish relevant data handling commitments in enterprise agreement documents (DPAs, product terms, licensing portals) that are not indexed at standard public URLs. Request the vendor's Data Protection Addendum or AI-specific terms directly.

Security Strengths

18 positive signals verified

No LEI Registry Match (Expected for Most Companies)

Business Registration

No Sanctions Matches Found

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

No Adverse Media Found

Adverse Media Scan

Firmographic Data Available

Company Intelligence

Valid SSL Certificate

Domain Analysis

2 Open Ports Detected

Infrastructure Exposure

Clean domain reputation

Threat Intelligence

Tech Community Discussion: security

Tech Community Sentiment

Large Certificate Footprint (116 subdomains)

Certificate Transparency

Domain in 39 Threat Intelligence Pulses

Threat Intelligence (OTX)

Clean IP Reputation

IP Reputation

Clean Safe Browsing Status

Malware & Phishing Check

Clean Website Security Scan

Website Security Scan

Trust Page Found, No Certifications Detected

Trust & Compliance Page Scan

1 Third-Party Relationship(s) Discovered from Public Sources

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution

FDIC Institution Check

No SEC Enforcement Filings Found

SEC Filing Search

No Historical Adverse Media Found

Historical Media Search

Recommended Actions

Steps to address findings for Hugging Face

  1. 1

    Request Hugging Face's Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and subprocessor list directly from their legal or privacy team — check [huggingface.co/trust](https://huggingface.co/trust) and [huggingface.co/privacy](https://huggingface.co/privacy) first, then email privacy@huggingface.co or use the contact form at [huggingface.co/security](https://huggingface.co/security). This is the highest-priority action given the medium data access level and absence of supply chain transparency.

  2. 2

    Request the vendor's current SOC 2 Type II report — ask their security team directly via [huggingface.co/security](https://huggingface.co/security) or check whether it is available under NDA on their trust portal. If no SOC 2 exists, ask for their most recent penetration test summary and ISO 27001 certificate status as alternative assurance.

  3. 3

    Request written AI data handling commitments covering: (a) whether customer data or inference inputs are used for model training, (b) named third-party AI providers processing data on Hugging Face's behalf, and (c) data retention periods for model inference and uploaded artifacts. Reference [huggingface.co/trust](https://huggingface.co/trust) when initiating the request.

  4. 4

    Ask Hugging Face's security team for a summary of their response to the CVE-2026-39987/NKAbuse incident, including whether platform-level malware scanning for uploaded models has been implemented or enhanced. Reference the [IT Security News report](https://www.itsecuritynews.info/weaponized-cve-2026-39987-pushes-blockchain-backdoor-through-hugging-face/) for context.

  5. 5

    Flag the missing HTTP security headers (Strict-Transport-Security and Content-Security-Policy) and C- HTTP security scanner score (45/100) to the vendor's engineering contact. Request their remediation timeline — these are straightforward server-configuration improvements and their absence on a security-focused platform warrants explanation.

Intelligence Sources Queried

26 sources in this assessment

24of 26 sources returned data
IP Reputation
AI Data Usage Policy
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Adverse Media Scan
Certificate Transparency
Domain Analysis
FDIC Institution Check
Business Registration
Historical Media Search
Tech Community Sentiment
Company Intelligence
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
HTTP Security Scan
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
Malware & Phishing Check
SEC Filing Search
Infrastructure Exposure
SSL/TLS Analysis
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Deep Document Analysis
AI Research Agent

Data Coverage Notes

Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.

  • The Web archive service archive history source returned an anomalous first-seen date of January 2026 for huggingface.co, which is inconsistent with Hugging Face's well-documented history as a company founded in 2016. This data point appears to reflect a limitation in the archive search provider's index rather than the actual domain age, and should not be interpreted as evidence of a newly established web presence.
  • RDAP (domain registration) lookup returned a 404 for the .co country-code TLD, which may not be fully supported by all RDAP registries. This does not indicate the domain is unregistered — domain age and validity are confirmed by TLS certificate issuance, CT log records (2,616 certificates), and active DNS resolution.
  • The subprocessor discovery source identified only one third-party relationship (derived from a news article mentioning Hugging Face Spaces) due to the absence of a formal vendor-published subprocessor page. This list is not exhaustive and should not be relied upon for GDPR Article 28 compliance assessments.
  • An advanced research scan returned an issue and produced no findings. This means certain deep-crawl intelligence signals were unavailable for this assessment cycle.
  • No AI data usage policy was confirmed at publicly crawlable URLs. It is possible that Hugging Face publishes relevant commitments within gated enterprise agreement portals or DPA documents not accessible to automated scanning.
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Vendors assessed
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What a ThirdProof assessment covers

Sanctions Screening

Is Hugging Face on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Hugging Face's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Hugging Face a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Hugging Face appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Hugging Face's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Hugging Face's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Hugging Face claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Who does Hugging Face depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Hugging Face appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

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Frequently asked about Hugging Face

Does Hugging Face have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Hugging Face rated Low Risk — breach history in media. See all 6 findings →
Is Hugging Face on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Hugging Face returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Hugging Face's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Hugging Face a risk tier of Low Risk with 97% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Hugging Face?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Hugging Face produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Hugging Face a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Hugging Face safe to use as a vendor?+
Hugging Face is a AI platform vendor that handles organizational data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Hugging Face's full risk profile.
Does Hugging Face have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Hugging Face rated Low Risk — breach history in media. See all 6 findings →
Is Hugging Face FedRAMP authorized?+
FedRAMP authorization is relevant for government contractors evaluating AI platform platforms. Based on ThirdProof's assessment, Hugging Face is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly and consider alternative vendors with FedRAMP authorization where required.
Has Hugging Face had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly AI platform platforms like Hugging Face that handle organizational data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Hugging Face on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for AI platform vendors. ThirdProof screens Hugging Face against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Hugging Face or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Hugging Face for vendor risk?+
Assessing Hugging Face as a AI platform vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and applicable industry standards compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.

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