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Security report for botaniskforening.no

Norsk Botanisk Forening · Non-profit · Norway

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Norsk Botanisk Forening is a well-established Norwegian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge and conservation of native flora. The website serves as an educational platform offering resources, activities, and projects aimed at nature enthusiasts and the general public. The organization has a strong community focus with volunteer-driven initiatives and a clear mission to protect plant biodiversity. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and integrations such as LearnDash for educational content and Google Maps for location services. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure forms, but lacks some advanced security headers and published policies, which are recommended for compliance and trust. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, though it would benefit from adding privacy and cookie policies to enhance GDPR compliance and user transparency.

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

12 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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

  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 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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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 organization occupies a niche in the non-profit environmental and educational sector in Norway, leveraging volunteer engagement and membership models. Its competitive advantage lies in its long history, specialized botanical knowledge, and community-driven projects. Revenue likely comes from memberships and donations. The target audience includes students, educators, and nature lovers. The website supports growth through educational programs and outreach projects like 'Ung Botaniker' and 'Villblomstenes dag'. The social media presence and resource databases indicate a strategy to broaden engagement and knowledge dissemination. Partnerships are implied but not explicitly listed. The business model is sustainable for a small non-profit with a focus on education and conservation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. Contact forms use reputable plugins, reducing risk of injection vulnerabilities. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be exploited. No incident response or security policy pages are published, which limits transparency and preparedness. Privacy and cookie policies are missing, which is a compliance risk under GDPR. No known vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the organization's risk profile but can be improved with policy publication and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response and security policy to demonstrate preparedness and transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Norsk Botanisk Forening
Registration number
879 582 342
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Norsk Botanisk Forening
Description
Norsk Botanisk Forening is a voluntary, nationwide organization focused on educating and engaging people interested in wild plants, mosses, and lichens in nature. They organize activities and excursions open to all, run by volunteers and enthusiasts. The association works to promote understanding, conservation, and knowledge of Norwegian flora and botany through various projects.
Key services
Organized nature excursions and activities, Educational projects like 'Ung Botaniker' and 'Villblomstenes dag', Conservation efforts such as floravokteri and invasive species management, Publication and resource databases
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Splide.js, Google Maps API, Formidable Forms, Contact Form 7, LearnDash LMS
Frameworks
WordPress Gutenberg blocks
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure contact forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ShareThis
Marketing tools
ShareThis
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 non-profit botanical association site.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to the target audience.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  5. Uses modern WordPress technologies and plugins.
  6. No security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  8. Social media presence on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Gutenberg blocks and several well-known plugins such as LearnDash LMS for educational content delivery, Contact Form 7 and Formidable Forms for user input, and Splide.js for UI components. It integrates external services like Google Maps API and ShareThis for social sharing and analytics. The site loads resources from trusted CDNs like jsdelivr.net. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Mobile responsiveness is good, but accessibility is basic and could be improved. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. No hosting provider information was directly detected. The technical stack is appropriate for a small non-profit organization and supports its educational mission effectively.
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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