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Security report for carvertical.com

carVertical · Transportation · Lithuania

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

carVertical is a professional automotive data provider specializing in vehicle history reports that help users detect mileage fraud, accident history, and other critical vehicle information. The company positions itself as a leading European player with multiple awards and a broad international presence. Their website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and uses modern web technologies such as Next.js and React, supported by analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Visual Website Optimizer. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. WHOIS data is unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection, but the website's professional content and trust signals support legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good security and privacy compliance, suitable for its business model and audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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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  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
82

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

carVertical operates in the transportation sector, targeting used car buyers and automotive businesses with vehicle history reports. Their business model includes B2C and B2B services, leveraging data aggregation from over 900 global databases. The company has a strong market position in Europe, supported by awards and a consistent brand presence. Their digital ecosystem includes multiple language and country versions, social media engagement, and integration with payment and chat services. Revenue streams likely include report sales and business partnerships. The absence of detailed WHOIS data is a minor concern but does not detract from the overall credible business operation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration and implements key security headers, indicating a robust security baseline. Forms are properly labeled and secured, and no sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a published security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Incident response contact information is also missing, which could impact responsiveness to security events. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by adding explicit security governance documentation and incident handling details.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Regularly audit and minimize third-party scripts to reduce potential attack surface.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
carVertical
Description
The most convenient way to spot mileage fraud and accidents. carVertical is the #1 automotive data provider offering comprehensive vehicle history reports by scanning 900+ global databases to reveal damage, mileage rollbacks, specs, market value, title checks, safety ratings, natural disaster exposure, and more.
Key services
Vehicle history reports, Mileage fraud detection, Damage and accident history, Title and safety checks, Market value estimation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Paysera verification meta tag, Zowie live chat
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with proper labels
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Impact, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
Visual Website Optimizer, Zowie live chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and focused on automotive history reports.
  3. Multiple language and country versions available indicating international reach.
  4. Strong social media presence and verified contact email.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React-based framework (Next.js) ensuring good performance and SEO optimization. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and live chat, which are industry-standard tools. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or headless architecture. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML. Performance is fast with proper use of preload and async script loading. Technical risks include reliance on multiple external scripts which should be monitored for vulnerabilities. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and supports the business goals 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 75/100Medium16 findings · partial scanView report
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