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Security report for challouf.de

CHALLOUF International · Retail · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

CHALLOUF International operates as a German-based e-commerce platform specializing in wholesale and retail sales of shisha products, including pipes, tobacco, accessories, and related items. The website targets primarily business customers such as retailers and shisha enthusiasts looking for bulk purchases. The company has been active since 2014, indicating a stable market presence in the niche shisha retail sector. The website is well-structured with clear navigation and product categorization, supporting multiple languages via Google Translate to cater to a broader audience. From a technical perspective, the website leverages a Shopware-based CMS platform, integrates Google Analytics with IP anonymization for user tracking, and uses Doofinder for search functionality. The site is hosted on INWX nameservers, a reputable German hosting provider. The website is mobile-optimized and includes cookie consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, some modern security headers are missing, and no explicit security policy or incident response information is provided. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and privacy policies in place, but improvements are recommended in implementing security headers and providing incident response contacts. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. The site collects user data primarily through search forms and newsletter subscriptions, with moderate user tracking via analytics. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy e-commerce platform for shisha products with a solid business foundation. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding incident response contacts to improve compliance and trustworthiness further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

8 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
44

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

CHALLOUF International holds a solid position in the German shisha wholesale market, focusing on supplying retailers and repeat buyers with a wide range of shisha products. The business model is primarily B2B e-commerce with some retail elements. The company benefits from a clear product segmentation and a multilingual approach to reach diverse customers. Revenue streams likely include product sales and possibly subscription-based newsletters or promotions. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, but the use of third-party services like Doofinder and Newsletter2Go indicates integration with specialized service providers. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with regular updates and a comprehensive product catalog. The company does not publicly disclose parent or subsidiary relationships, suggesting independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and privacy compliance mechanisms such as cookie consent and a privacy policy. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization, reflecting privacy awareness. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap in defense-in-depth strategies. No incident response or security contact information is provided, which could delay response to security incidents. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosures or security certifications. The site uses several third-party scripts, which should be regularly audited to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be significantly improved with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance measures.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email) to facilitate vulnerability reporting and incident handling.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user rights in the privacy policy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CHALLOUF International
Description
Shisha Großhandel: Bei CHALLOUF International findest Du tausende Produkte zum Thema Shisha. Wir haben die neusten Pfeifen und den besten Tabak.
Key services
Wholesale Shisha products, Online shop for Shisha accessories and tobacco, Customer support via email and contact form
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Translate, Doofinder search, jQuery (implied by $ usage), Custom JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Newsletter2Go
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German wholesale and retail e-commerce platform specializing in shisha and related products.
  2. Content is in German with multi-language support via Google Translate.
  3. Clear navigation and product categorization.
  4. No signs of phishing or malware.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. Cookie consent is implemented and GDPR privacy policy is present.
  7. No phone number explicitly provided; only email contact available.
  8. No social media links detected in the HTML content.
  9. Uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization.
  10. No security headers detected in the HTML content provided.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a Shopware e-commerce platform, utilizing modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Doofinder for search functionality. Google Translate integration supports multilingual content delivery. Hosting is managed via INWX nameservers, a reputable German provider. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. Mobile responsiveness is good, ensuring usability across devices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. However, accessibility features are basic and could be improved. The technical stack is stable but would benefit from modernization in security practices and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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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