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Security report for basf.eu

BASF SE · Manufacturing · Germany

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

BASF SE is a leading global chemical company headquartered in Germany, with a long history dating back to 1865. The company focuses on profitable growth and creating value for society by providing innovative chemical solutions that support sustainability. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content aimed at industrial clients, partners, and stakeholders worldwide. The site is well-structured, professionally designed, and optimized for mobile devices, demonstrating a high level of digital maturity. Technically, the website uses modern frameworks such as Angular and a CMS platform (Magnolia), with good performance and accessibility standards. Security-wise, BASF employs HTTPS, robust security headers, and follows recognized standards like ISO 27001, indicating a strong security posture. Privacy and cookie policies are clearly presented with consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. Despite the absence of WHOIS registration details, the overall trustworthiness and legitimacy of the website are high, supported by consistent branding, certifications, and contact information. Strategic recommendations include maintaining regular security assessments, enhancing incident response automation, and continuing to improve privacy transparency to sustain trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  2. 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

  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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
60
Email security
98
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
83

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

BASF operates as an essential entity in the manufacturing and chemical sectors, serving a global industrial audience. Its business model centers on B2B chemical production and sustainability solutions, positioning it as a market leader with a strong competitive advantage due to its scale, innovation capabilities, and global reach. Revenue streams are diversified across chemical products and services, targeting industrial clients and partners. The company maintains a robust partnership ecosystem, including subsidiaries and technology partners, which supports its market presence and operational efficiency. Growth indicators include ongoing investments in sustainability and digital transformation. The website content and structure reflect BASF's strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Security posture

BASF demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to international standards such as ISO 27001. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. Privacy policies and incident response contacts are clearly provided, indicating readiness for security incidents and compliance with data protection regulations. The use of modern frameworks and regular updates likely contribute to minimizing security risks. However, the lack of publicly available WHOIS data may warrant further verification for domain ownership transparency. Overall, BASF's security practices align well with industry best practices, supporting business continuity and stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement continuous automated vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to proactively identify and remediate security risks.
  2. Enhance incident response capabilities with automation and clear escalation procedures to reduce response times.
  3. Maintain up-to-date software dependencies and monitor third-party libraries for vulnerabilities.
  4. Increase transparency around data retention policies and user privacy to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy that includes employee training and security culture enhancement.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BASF SE
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BASF SE
Description
BASF is a global chemical company focused on growing profitably and creating value for society by providing chemistry for a sustainable future.
Key services
Chemical production, Sustainability solutions, Research and development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
Angular
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Tealium
Marketing tools
Tealium
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking detected.
  2. Content is professional, corporate, and consistent with a global chemical company.
  3. Strong branding and consistent design throughout the site.
  4. Security best practices are implemented with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable, which is unusual but not uncommon for large corporations using privacy or registry protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is built on modern web technologies including Angular framework and Magnolia CMS, supporting a responsive and accessible user experience. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in loading times and resource management. The technical stack is well-maintained with valid HTML and CSS, and SEO best practices are implemented through meta tags and structured data. Accessibility features are present, enhancing usability for diverse users. Technical risks are minimal, but ongoing modernization and performance tuning could further improve user engagement and operational efficiency.
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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