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Security report for autoscout24.ro

AutoScout24 · Transportation · Romania

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AutoScout24 is a leading European online marketplace specializing in the sale and purchase of new and used vehicles. The platform offers a wide range of automotive options including cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles, serving a broad audience across multiple European countries. It provides detailed search filters and direct access to dealers and private sellers, positioning itself as the largest automotive marketplace in Europe. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as React, service workers, and integrates major analytics and advertising platforms like Google Analytics, Bing Ads, and Facebook Pixel. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and includes GDPR-compliant consent management mechanisms. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses reCaptcha Enterprise for form protection, and implements consent banners, reflecting a mature security posture. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, which could be improved. Overall, the domain is privacy protected in WHOIS, which is typical for commercial sites, and no suspicious indicators were found. The website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable platform for automotive transactions.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

4 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  3. 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
71

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
142
Employees
0
Customers
142
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
5%

2 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

AutoScout24 holds a strong market position as the largest European automotive marketplace, targeting consumers interested in buying and selling vehicles across multiple countries. Its business model is based on providing a digital platform connecting dealers and private sellers with buyers, generating revenue likely through listing fees, advertising, and premium services. The platform supports multiple languages and countries, enhancing its reach and user base. The company leverages partnerships with major advertising and analytics providers to optimize marketing and user engagement. Growth indicators include a large vehicle inventory and a mature digital presence. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance transparency in security and incident response, which could further strengthen trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of reCaptcha Enterprise to mitigate automated abuse, and a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. Security headers are likely implemented, and no sensitive data exposure was detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party tracking scripts necessitates regular security audits to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the site is secure for users but could benefit from enhanced security communication and formalized incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  4. Provide clear and verified company contact information, including security and support emails and phone numbers.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to mitigate supply chain security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AutoScout24
Description
AutoScout24 este o piaţă virtuală cu peste 2,5 milioane de autovehicule din toată Europa, oferite de dealeri şi vânzători particulari. Oferă o gamă largă de autoturisme second-hand şi noi, cu criterii de căutare detaliate și acces direct la vânzători. Platforma este utilizată de peste 15 ani și acoperă diverse tipuri de vehicule, inclusiv mașini mici, sportive, camionete și motociclete.
Key services
listare vehicule noi și second-hand, filtrare avansată a căutărilor, acces direct la dealeri și vânzători particulari, aplicație mobilă pentru căutări și contact
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Service Workers, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCaptcha Enterprise for forms
  • Consent management platform for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and advanced features
  2. Strong focus on European automotive marketplace
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie management implemented
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools
  6. No security or content blocking detected
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting registrant transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily React, and employs service workers for progressive web app capabilities. It integrates major analytics and advertising platforms such as Google Analytics, Bing Ads, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes accessibility features, though these could be improved. Performance is moderate, with some deferred script loading and optimized assets. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not explicitly available but the site uses HTTPS and likely benefits from CDN and security services. Technical risks include dependency on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security management.
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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