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Security report for carsdata.com

Carsdata · Transportation · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Carsdata is a Czech-based company founded in 2014, specializing in providing comprehensive automotive market data and vehicle history services. Their platform offers tools such as a VIN decoder, vehicle history checks via Cebia, and market price reports, targeting dealers, manufacturers, and private individuals. The company positions itself as a trusted source for accurate and extensive automotive data in Europe. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks like Next.js and React, hosted on AWS infrastructure, and employs Google Tag Manager and Cookiefirst for analytics and consent management. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security headers are not explicitly confirmed. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Privacy compliance is supported by clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, Carsdata demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and a solid security posture, though improvements in explicit security policies and DNS security could enhance trust further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
20
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
68

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

Carsdata operates in the transportation sector, focusing on automotive data analytics and vehicle history verification. Their business model revolves around providing data-driven insights and tools to automotive dealers, manufacturers, and consumers, enabling safer and more informed vehicle transactions. The company leverages partnerships, notably with Cebia, to enrich its data offerings. The presence of well-known automotive brand logos and references to millions of customers indicates a strong market presence and trust. Revenue streams likely include subscription or pay-per-report services for vehicle history and market analysis. The company targets European markets, primarily Czech Republic, with potential expansion given multi-country data coverage. Strategic observations include a focus on data accuracy, market transparency, and customer trust as competitive advantages.

Security posture

Carsdata exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data leaks. The use of consent management tools aligns with GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in security governance. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could be a vector for DNS spoofing attacks. No vulnerable libraries or insecure scripts were detected. The site does not appear to be protected by a WAF or similar blocking mechanisms, which may expose it to certain attack vectors. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced transparency and DNS security measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Audit and explicitly configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Continue monitoring third-party scripts and consent mechanisms to maintain privacy compliance and security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Carsdata
Description
Všechna data o automobilovém trhu na jednom místě. Odhalte historii každého vozidla. Poskytuje data o historii vozidel, tržní hodnotě, analýze trhu a skladových zásobách.
Key services
VIN Decoder, Historie vozidel (Cebia), Price Report (analýza tržních cen)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Cookiefirst Consent Management, AWS DNS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management for cookies
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Cookiefirst Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong focus on automotive market data and vehicle history services.
  3. Use of recognized third-party services like Cebia and Google Tag Manager.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent management.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and business consistency.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. Hosting is on AWS infrastructure, inferred from DNS servers. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and Cookiefirst for cookie consent management, indicating a mature approach to user tracking and privacy. Performance is fast with optimized images and responsive design. Accessibility features are present but not exhaustively confirmed. The technical stack is well-maintained with no deprecated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to improve DNS security and enhance security headers for better protection against common web threats.
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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