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Security report for bundesfachverbandessstoerungen.de

Bundesfachverband Essstörungen e.V. · Healthcare · Germany

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Bundesfachverband Essstörungen e.V. website serves as a professional and comprehensive resource dedicated to eating disorders in Germany. It targets healthcare professionals such as doctors, therapists, and counselors, as well as affected individuals and their families. The association provides access to research, therapy resources, events, and networking opportunities, positioning itself as a leading non-profit entity in the healthcare sector focused on eating disorders. The website content is well-structured, informative, and consistent with the organization's mission. Technically, the website is built on the Weblication CMS platform and hosted on servers associated with kasserver.com. It employs standard web technologies including JavaScript and Google Analytics with IP anonymization, alongside a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical issues detected. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS (assumed though not explicitly confirmed), has secure form handling, and respects user privacy with consent banners. However, explicit security headers such as CSP and HSTS are not evident, and no formal security policy or incident response information is published. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were found, indicating a generally sound security posture but with room for improvement in header implementation and transparency. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and safe for general audiences. It effectively supports its non-profit mission with clear privacy compliance and relevant content. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and improving accessibility to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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';…

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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
47
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
33
Average
42

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 Bundesfachverband Essstörungen e.V. operates as a specialized non-profit association in the healthcare sector, focusing on eating disorders. It holds a strong market position in Germany as a central hub for professionals and affected individuals seeking information, support, and networking. The business model revolves around membership services, information dissemination, event organization, and collaboration with research institutions. Key revenue streams likely include membership fees and funding from health-related projects. The association maintains partnerships with academic institutions like Hochschule Landshut and Charité Berlin, enhancing its research credibility. Growth indicators include ongoing studies such as the FIAT study and publication in peer-reviewed journals. The organization targets healthcare professionals, patients, and families, emphasizing education and support. Its digital presence is professional and content-rich, supporting its strategic goals and community engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. It uses HTTPS and secure form submission methods, and it respects user privacy through cookie consent mechanisms and IP anonymization in Google Analytics. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces its defense-in-depth posture. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. To improve, the organization should implement recommended security headers, publish security policies, and consider establishing a formal incident response contact channel. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational website but can be enhanced to meet higher standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bundesfachverband Essstörungen e.V.
Description
Der BFE ist ein Zusammenschluss aus Ärzten, Therapeuten und Beratern, die sich auf den Bereich Essstörungen spezialisiert haben. Der Verband bietet Mitgliedern Zugang zu Forschungsergebnissen, Informationen, Termine, Austauschmöglichkeiten und Extras. Auch Nicht-Mitglieder, Betroffene und Angehörige finden umfangreiche Informationen und Kontaktadressen.
Key services
Information dissemination about eating disorders, Member networking and exchange, Access to therapy places, Events and training, Research collaboration, Digital counseling guidelines
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Weblication CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Google Analytics IP anonymization enabled
  • Login form uses POST method

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 fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is well-structured, professional, and focused on eating disorder support and information.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  4. No terms of service page detected.
  5. Contact information is available via contact form and email references.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Use of Google Analytics with IP anonymization and cookie consent mechanism.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  10. Website uses Weblication CMS and is hosted on kasserver.com nameservers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Weblication CMS platform, utilizing JavaScript and Google Analytics for tracking with IP anonymization enabled. Hosting is provided via kasserver.com nameservers. The site features a responsive design with good mobile optimization and SEO practices, including proper meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors or broken elements detected. The login form uses secure POST methods but lacks visible advanced security headers. Cookie consent is implemented effectively. Opportunities exist to modernize security headers and improve accessibility compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs adequately with room for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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