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Security report for cesvaine.lv

Madonas novada Cesvaines apvienības pārvalde · Government · Latvia

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

37/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Madonas novada Cesvaines apvienības pārvalde operates the official website for the Cesvaine municipality in Latvia, providing residents and visitors with comprehensive information on local news, events, education, culture, tourism, and public services. The website serves as a key communication channel for the local government, supporting community engagement and transparency. The target audience primarily includes local residents, municipal employees, and tourists interested in the region. The business model is that of a governmental public service portal, focusing on information dissemination rather than commercial activities. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS version 4.5, an older but stable content management system. It uses jQuery and Nivo Slider for interactive elements. The site is served over HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication, but lacks modern security headers which could enhance protection against common web attacks. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic, indicating room for improvement in user experience on diverse devices. SEO practices are present but could be enhanced for better visibility. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR requirements. However, it lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. The use of an outdated CMS version poses potential security risks if not properly maintained. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and consistency with the website's governmental nature. Overall, the website is a trustworthy and professional municipal portal with good content quality and business credibility. Strategic improvements in security headers, CMS updates, and enhanced privacy documentation would strengthen its security posture and compliance. The site is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable content detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

11 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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
37

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

The Cesvaine municipality website positions itself as a local government information hub, offering a wide range of services and information relevant to its community. Its competitive advantage lies in its official status and comprehensive coverage of municipal activities, education, culture, and tourism. Revenue streams are not applicable as it is a government entity. The partnership ecosystem includes links to national government agencies, local organizations, and social media platforms, enhancing its outreach. Growth indicators include active event announcements and project updates. The business operates with a clear focus on public service and community engagement, maintaining a consistent brand and trust signals such as official contact details and social media presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism in place, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth capabilities. The use of an outdated TYPO3 CMS version 4.5 is a notable risk factor, potentially exposing the site to known vulnerabilities if not patched. There is no visible incident response information or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and responsiveness to security incidents. Data protection practices appear basic but compliant with GDPR through cookie consent. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a municipal site but requires modernization and policy enhancements to mitigate risks effectively.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade TYPO3 CMS to the latest supported version to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website.
  4. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility to improve user experience across devices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Madonas novada Cesvaines apvienības pārvalde
Description
Official portal for Cesvaine municipality administration providing local news, events, administrative information, education, culture, tourism, and public services.
Key services
Municipal news and updates, Public service information, Event announcements, Educational institution information, Tourism and cultural information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS 4.5, jQuery, Nivo Slider
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official local government portal for Cesvaine municipality in Latvia.
  2. Content is comprehensive for local residents and visitors including news, events, education, culture, and public services.
  3. Uses an older version of TYPO3 CMS (4.5) which may pose security and maintenance risks.
  4. HTTPS is enforced but lacks visible security headers.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with clear user options.
  6. No explicit privacy policy page but cookie policy and data usage info is available.
  7. No terms of service or security policy pages found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Contact information includes official email and phone number in footer.
  10. Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Draugiem.lv.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS 4.5, which is outdated and may pose security and maintenance challenges. It uses jQuery and Nivo Slider for interactive UI components. The site is served over HTTPS, ensuring secure data transmission. Performance is moderate with basic mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. SEO is basic with meta tags and structured navigation but could benefit from modernization. The technical stack is stable but requires updates to align with current web standards and security best practices. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The site lacks modern security headers and advanced analytics or tracking technologies, indicating a conservative technical approach focused on privacy.
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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