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Security report for apotal.de

Bad-Apotheke Versandapotheke · Healthcare · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bad-Apotheke Versandapotheke operates as a German online pharmacy offering a wide range of pharmaceutical and health-related products including prescription and non-prescription medicines, supplements, and cosmetics. The business targets the general German public seeking convenient and cost-effective medication delivery services. The website demonstrates a solid market position with competitive pricing, promotions, and a comprehensive product catalog. Contact channels include phone, email, and a contact form, supporting customer engagement and service. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, integrates third-party services like eKomi for customer reviews and eTracker for analytics, and uses cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses secure form submissions. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident, representing an area for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy policies and cookie consent are comprehensive and GDPR-compliant, though no dedicated security policy or incident response information is published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with relevant privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and implementing a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to further strengthen security posture and customer trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
72
Security headers
95
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
64

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
4,918
Employees
0
Customers
4,858
Third parties
60
Weak passwords
17%

8 subdomains affected

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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

The business operates in the healthcare and e-commerce sectors, focusing on pharmaceutical retail through an online platform. It leverages partnerships and certifications such as eKomi, BVDVA membership, and regulatory registrations to build trust. The business model centers on direct-to-consumer sales with free shipping incentives and customer loyalty programs. The target market is broad, encompassing all German-speaking customers needing pharmaceutical products. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and offers extensive product categories, indicating a medium-sized operation with a stable market position. Growth potential exists through enhanced digital marketing and expanded service offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and secure data handling practices. Cookie consent and privacy policies align with GDPR standards, reflecting good compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy indicates gaps in defense-in-depth and transparency. No evidence of vulnerabilities or malicious content was found. The use of third-party analytics and advertising scripts is managed with user consent. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by adopting additional security headers and formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response contacts to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program, possibly via a security.txt file, to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.
  5. Enhance website performance and mobile optimization to improve user experience and SEO rankings.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bad-Apotheke Versandapotheke
Description
Online pharmacy offering a wide range of pharmaceutical products including prescription and non-prescription medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, and homecare products. Provides fast, discreet, reliable, and cost-effective medication shipping within Germany.
Key services
Online ordering of pharmaceutical products, Prescription fulfillment, Free shipping within Germany over minimum order value, Customer support via phone, email, and contact form, Product consultation and advice, Newsletter and promotional offers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Vue.js, Cookies.js, eKomi integration, eTracker analytics, Kairion advertising scripts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Kairion
Tracking pixels
eTracker, eKomi
Marketing tools
autocomplete search, minicart rendering, cookie consent management
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a German-language online pharmacy with comprehensive product offerings.
  2. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. Multiple trust badges and certifications are displayed.
  4. Contact information is prominently available including phone, email, and contact form.
  5. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools is evident.
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  7. Security headers could be improved for enhanced protection.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security policy pages found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript stack including Vue.js and integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, customer reviews, and advertising. Forms use POST methods and include quantity validation patterns. The site is responsive and includes accessibility features such as contrast toggle. SEO is supported by meta tags and Open Graph properties. Hosting details are not explicit, but DNS and WHOIS data indicate a stable domain configuration. Performance is moderate with potential for optimization. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional e-commerce experience with room for security and performance enhancements.
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

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