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Security report for autospares4u.com

Auto Spares 4 U · Retail · N/a

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Email security, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Auto Spares 4 U operates as an online retail store specializing in aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. The website offers a broad catalog of new parts for various vehicle brands, targeting vehicle owners and automotive consumers seeking quality replacement parts. The business appears to be small-sized with over a decade of domain presence, indicating stability in the niche market. The e-commerce model is straightforward, focusing on product sales and shipping services with customer support via contact forms. Technically, the website is built on OkayCMS 2.2.2 with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. The site is mobile-optimized and includes SEO-friendly metadata and structured navigation. However, the technical stack lacks advanced frameworks or modern performance optimizations. Hosting and domain registration are stable but lack DNSSEC and advanced security configurations. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks visible security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent banner and a basic privacy policy, but GDPR compliance is not clearly demonstrated. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are found, which could be improved to enhance trust and security posture. Overall, the website is functional and professional but would benefit from enhanced security practices, clearer contact information, and comprehensive compliance documentation to improve trustworthiness and reduce risk exposure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  3. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

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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
20
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
43

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 · found on this site
  • 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

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 is positioned as a specialized e-commerce retailer in the automotive aftermarket sector, serving customers looking for replacement parts across multiple vehicle brands. Its competitive advantage lies in a wide product catalog and a long-standing domain presence. Revenue streams are primarily from direct online sales. The target customer segment includes individual vehicle owners and possibly small repair shops. The absence of visible partnerships or certifications suggests a lean operation. Growth potential exists through improved digital marketing and enhanced customer engagement features. The company maintains a straightforward operational model with shipping and payment information accessible but lacks extensive business disclosures.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic. HTTPS is enforced, and domain transfer protection is enabled, which are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and published security or incident response policies indicates gaps in defense-in-depth and transparency. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security contact channels reduces the ability to manage security incidents effectively. Privacy compliance is minimal, with only a cookie consent banner and a basic privacy policy. The lack of contact emails or phone numbers for support or security inquiries limits communication channels. These factors collectively suggest a moderate security posture with room for significant improvement to meet industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and security policies including GDPR compliance details and data protection measures.
  4. Add explicit contact information including company email addresses and phone numbers for customer and security incident reporting.
  5. Develop and publicize an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Auto Spares 4 U
Description
Choose from a wide range of quality automotive products to purchase online. We offer only new parts from well-known aftermarket manufacturers. Once your payment has been successfully completed, most items are shipped on the next business day.
Key services
Online sales of new automotive parts, Shipping of purchased items, Customer support via contact form
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, OkayCMS 2.2.2, Google Fonts (Open Sans)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a niche e-commerce platform for automotive parts.
  2. Content is well-structured with extensive product categories.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via form.
  4. No visible security headers or advanced security policies published.
  5. Cookie consent banner present indicating some privacy compliance effort.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. No analytics or advertising scripts detected in provided content.
  8. No social media links or external marketing channels found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on OkayCMS 2.2.2, a CMS platform that appears to be stable but not widely modernized. The use of Google Fonts and standard CSS/JS indicates a conventional front-end approach. Performance is moderate with no advanced optimization techniques detected. The site is mobile-friendly and SEO-optimized with proper meta tags and structured navigation. However, the lack of advanced frameworks or modern JavaScript libraries suggests potential technical debt. Hosting is managed via Moniker Online Services LLC with no DNSSEC enabled, which is a technical risk. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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