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Security report for botschafter-spatz.de

Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern e.V. (LBV) · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website botschafter-spatz.de represents a non-profit environmental conservation project managed by the Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern e.V. (LBV). It focuses on the protection and monitoring of building-nesting birds in Bavaria, such as sparrows, swallows, and swifts. The site provides educational resources, a reporting platform for bird nesting sites, and promotes citizen participation in urban nature conservation. The project is regionally significant and well-integrated with the LBV's broader conservation efforts. Technically, the website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS platform and leverages modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and mmenu for responsive navigation. It is hosted on servers associated with kasserver.com and uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. The site includes cookie consent mechanisms and detailed privacy policies, reflecting compliance with GDPR requirements. Social media integration is present via Facebook and Instagram links. From a security perspective, the site employs HTTPS and cookie consent but lacks explicit security headers and incident response contact information. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected in the provided HTML. The absence of a security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page suggests room for improvement in transparency and security posture. Overall, botschafter-spatz.de is a professionally maintained, trustworthy website serving a clear non-profit mission. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and maintaining up-to-date libraries to further strengthen security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

9 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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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: 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

  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 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';…

  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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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
42
Security headers
65
Email security
55
DNS health
50
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
49

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

Botschafter Spatz operates as a non-profit initiative under the LBV umbrella, targeting urban bird conservation in Bavaria. Its market positioning is strong within regional environmental circles, leveraging citizen science and public engagement. The business model is donation and grant-funded, focusing on data collection, public education, and advocacy. The website supports these goals by providing reporting tools, educational materials, and event information. Partnerships with LBV München and other conservation bodies enhance credibility. Growth indicators include expansion from Munich to all Bavaria and ongoing foundation support. The project’s digital presence is consistent with its mission, though direct contact information is limited, possibly reflecting organizational structure. The website’s ecosystem includes social media channels and integration with LBV’s main site, supporting outreach and community building. Revenue streams are primarily donations and grants, with no commercial advertising detected. The platform’s technical maturity is moderate, with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, aligning with GDPR standards. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact channels limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, indicating a potential gap in responsible disclosure practices. The site’s security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational website but could be improved by adopting recommended HTTP security headers, publishing clear security policies, and providing incident response contacts. Regular updates to JavaScript libraries and CMS components are advised to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Provide clear contact channels for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Maintain regular updates of CMS and JavaScript libraries to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern e.V. (LBV)
Description
Projekt zur Erfassung und Schutz von Gebäudebrütern (Vogelarten) in Bayern, Förderung des Artenschutzes in urbanen Gebieten, insbesondere für Spatz, Mauersegler, Schwalben und andere Gebäudebrüter.
Key services
Gebäudebrüterbrutplätze erfassen, Datenbank und Übersichtskarten bereitstellen, Information und Bildungsangebote (Seminare, Arbeitsmaterialien), Förderung von Artenschutzmaßnahmen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Contao Open Source CMS, mmenu jQuery plugin, js-cookie library
Frameworks
Contao CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a non-profit project focused on bird protection in Bavaria.
  2. Content is in German and well-structured with clear navigation.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and detailed.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in provided HTML.
  5. Uses Contao CMS and modern JavaScript libraries for UI.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram linked.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response contacts.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Contao Open Source CMS platform, utilizing jQuery and several jQuery plugins such as mmenu for mobile-friendly navigation and js-cookie for cookie management. The site uses modern web standards including responsive design and accessibility features like ARIA attributes. Hosting is provided via kasserver.com as indicated by the nameservers. Performance is moderate with some optimization potential. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata. Accessibility is basic but present, with keyboard navigation and ARIA roles implemented. The site includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable and suitable for the site’s non-commercial, informational purpose, though improvements in security headers and performance optimization could be beneficial.
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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