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Security report for booklooker.de

Retail · Germany

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Booklooker.de operates as a specialized online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of used and antiquarian books, audiobooks, music, films, and games. Established since 1999, it serves a large customer base exceeding 4.1 million users, offering a secure shopping experience with buyer protection and personalized customer service. The platform provides extensive search and filtering capabilities, user account management, and a seller depot system, positioning itself as a trusted intermediary in the German retail media sector. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including jQuery and jQuery UI for dynamic user interface elements, and integrates a consent management platform to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. The site is served over HTTPS with no detected blocking or WAF interference, indicating good accessibility and security practices. However, some security headers are missing, which could be improved to enhance protection against common web threats. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates a mature posture with encrypted communications, secure login forms, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are clearly implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers is mitigated by a contact form, though adding verified contact details could improve trust. The domain registration is consistent with the website branding, though WHOIS data is limited due to DENIC privacy restrictions. Overall, booklooker.de presents a professional, secure, and user-friendly platform with a strong market position in the German used media retail sector. Strategic improvements in security headers and enhanced transparency in contact information could further strengthen its trustworthiness and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

5 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

    • 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. 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"

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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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
65
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
73

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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Leaked records that mention booklooker.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7,970
Employees
0
Customers
7,921
Third parties
49
Weak passwords
21%

7 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

Booklooker.de holds a significant position in the German retail market for used and antiquarian books and media, leveraging a marketplace business model that connects buyers and sellers. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive inventory, buyer protection program, and long-standing reputation since 1999. The platform targets both individual consumers and professional dealers, providing tools for managing offers, purchases, and sales. The integration of a consent management platform and clear privacy policies reflects awareness of regulatory requirements. The company’s ecosystem includes a forum and social media presence, enhancing community engagement. Growth indicators include a large active user base and continuous content updates. The absence of explicit company registration details in WHOIS is typical for German domains but does not detract from its market credibility.

Security posture

The security posture of booklooker.de is solid, with HTTPS enforced site-wide and the use of a consent management platform for cookie compliance. The site avoids exposing sensitive information in its HTML and uses secure login forms. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement to mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected in the provided content. Incident response contact information is not publicly disclosed, which is common but could be enhanced for transparency. Overall, the site aligns well with GDPR requirements and demonstrates a responsible approach to data protection and user privacy.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish clear incident response and abuse contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all users.
  4. Consider adding verified company contact emails and phone numbers to increase business credibility and user trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and consent management tools to ensure ongoing compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Marktplatz für gebrauchte & antiquarische Bücher, Hörbücher, Musik, Filme und Spiele mit Käuferschutz und persönlichem Kundenservice.
Key services
Used and antiquarian book sales, Sales of used audiobooks, music, films, and games, Buyer protection program, Customer service via email, Seller depot management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, jQuery UI Autocomplete, Consentmanager.net CMP, SVG icons, CSS stylesheets
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management platform for cookie compliance
  • Secure login forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Consentmanager.net
Marketing tools
Consentmanager.net
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established German marketplace for used and antiquarian books and media.
  2. Content is rich with product listings, search functionality, and user account management.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and supported by a consent management platform.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found, but contact form is available.
  5. No security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  6. No signs of adult or explicit content; content is safe for general audiences.
  7. No WAF or blocking detected; full content accessible.
  8. WHOIS data is limited due to DENIC privacy policies but domain appears consistent and legitimate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript stack centered around jQuery and jQuery UI for interactive elements such as autocomplete search fields. It employs SVG icons and CSS for styling, with preloading of fonts and stylesheets to optimize performance. The integration of a third-party consent management platform ensures compliance with cookie regulations. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through enhanced caching and security header implementation. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a stable and user-friendly e-commerce experience.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 70/100Medium29 findingsView report
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