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Security report for blhv.de

Badischer Landwirtschaftlicher Hauptverband e.V. (BLHV) · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Badischer Landwirtschaftlicher Hauptverband e.V. (BLHV) is a regional agricultural association representing the interests of farmers and rural stakeholders in Südbaden, Germany. The organization provides a broad range of services including lobbying, legal advice, tax and social insurance consulting, insurance services, and support for farm succession. The website reflects a well-established regional entity with a clear focus on supporting agricultural members and strengthening rural areas. The presence of subsidiaries and partners further enhances its service offerings and regional influence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern plugin ecosystem including SEO tools, cookie management, and form handling. The site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. Basic security practices are in place, including reCAPTCHA and cookie consent mechanisms, although some security headers could be improved. Analytics usage is minimal and privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. Security posture is solid with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for maturity in security governance. The domain WHOIS data aligns well with the website content, indicating legitimacy and consistency. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and serves its target audience effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and transparency around security policies would further strengthen its posture.

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

5 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 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';…

  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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  • 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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
63

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

BLHV holds a strong regional market position as a key agricultural association in Südbaden, Germany. Its business model centers on membership services, advocacy, and consulting, targeting farmers and rural communities. The organization benefits from a network of subsidiaries and partners that extend its service portfolio, including insurance, tax consulting, and certification. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and events, fostering engagement with its audience. The presence on multiple social media platforms and a dedicated job portal indicates active outreach and community building. Growth indicators include educational programs, digital events, and specialized consulting services. The partnership ecosystem is robust, involving local agricultural service providers and related associations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced with a valid SSL certificate, and reCAPTCHA v3 is implemented to protect forms from abuse. Cookie consent is managed via Borlabs Cookie, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is present, limiting transparency for security researchers. No incident response or dedicated security contact emails were found. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the provided content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced with additional headers and formal security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize risk from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic performance optimizations to improve user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Badischer Landwirtschaftlicher Hauptverband e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Badischer Landwirtschaftlicher Hauptverband e.V. (BLHV)
Description
Der Badische Landwirtschaftliche Hauptverband e. V. vertritt die bäuerlichen Interessen gegenüber Politik, Wirtschaft und Öffentlichkeit und setzt sich für die Stärkung des ländlichen Raums ein.
Key services
Lobbyarbeit, Rechtsberatung, Landwirtschaftliche Buchstelle (Steuerberatung), Sozialversicherung Beratung, Versicherungsservice, Hofübergabe Beratung, Agrarbüro (Antragswesen), Einkaufsvorteile, Fachreisen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery, Slider Revolution, Rank Math SEO, Contact Form 7, Borlabs Cookie, Advanced Browser Check
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (present but disabled)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (disabled in current script), Google Tag Manager (disabled in current script)
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Borlabs Cookie
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional agricultural association for Südbaden, Germany.
  2. Content is in German language and well structured.
  3. Multiple social media channels are linked and active.
  4. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for SEO, forms, and cookie management.
  5. No signs of malicious content or phishing.
  6. Good use of HTTPS and basic security practices.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  8. No explicit terms of service page found.
  9. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  10. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, leveraging popular plugins such as Rank Math SEO, Contact Form 7, Slider Revolution, and Borlabs Cookie for cookie management. The tech stack includes jQuery and uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection. The site is hosted on HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, though the hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) describing the organization and website. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with room for modernization in security and accessibility.
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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