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Security report for cofidis.es

Cofidis S.A. Sucursal en España · Finance · Spain

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Cofidis S.A. Sucursal en España operates as a prominent financial services provider specializing in consumer credit, personal loans, and insurance products tailored to the Spanish market. With over 30 years of experience and a strong market presence, Cofidis offers flexible and personalized financial solutions including direct credit, personal loans, payment protection insurance, dental insurance, and installment purchase financing. The company targets general consumers seeking accessible credit options without changing banks, positioning itself as a trusted financial partner in Spain. Technically, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure leveraging modern JavaScript libraries, Google Tag Manager, and multiple marketing and analytics tools. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly with extensive use of structured data (JSON-LD) to enhance search engine visibility and user experience. The loan simulator is interactive and well-integrated, indicating a robust front-end implementation. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers such as Content Security Policy and Strict-Transport-Security. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the site lacks explicit published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are recommended for enhanced transparency and trust. Overall, Cofidis.es presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly online presence consistent with a large financial institution. The absence of WHOIS data due to query restrictions is mitigated by strong on-site business information and contact details. Strategic recommendations include publishing formal security and incident response policies and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen security posture and customer confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 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. 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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  • 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
67
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

Cofidis holds a strong position in the Spanish consumer finance market, leveraging its long-standing brand and extensive product portfolio. Its business model focuses on direct consumer lending and insurance products, supported by digital channels for customer acquisition and service. The company benefits from a diversified marketing ecosystem including partnerships and affiliate financing options such as Cofidis Pay and Amazon financing. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing individuals seeking credit solutions from small to large amounts. Growth indicators include digital transformation evidenced by interactive simulators and multi-channel marketing. The partnership with Cofidis Business Solutions indicates a broader ecosystem targeting both consumers and businesses. Cofidis's operations reflect a mature financial services provider with a focus on customer-centric, flexible credit offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The absence of exposed sensitive data and secure form handling are positive indicators. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure channels represents a compliance and transparency gap. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious activity were found. The use of third-party marketing and analytics scripts requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing security governance communications and incident management transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms with detailed information on data retention and processing to strengthen privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Cofidis S.A. Sucursal en España
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cofidis S.A. Sucursal en España
Description
En Cofidis ofrecemos soluciones de crédito y préstamos, rápidos y flexibles, para ayudar a nuestros clientes a alcanzar sus metas financieras y cumplir sus sueños. Con más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector, en Cofidis nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer un servicio personalizado y confiable a cada uno de nuestros clientes. Ya sea que necesites un crédito online o un préstamo personal, nuestro equipo de expertos está aquí para ayudarte a encontrar la mejor solución financiera.
Key services
Crédito Directo, Préstamo Personal, Seguro de Protección de Pago, Seguro Dental, Financiación de compras con Cofidis Pay, Financiación en Amazon
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.0, Underscore.js 1.13.7, Google Tag Manager, Amazon Ads, Bing Ads, Web Vitals, Bootstrap CSS and JS
Frameworks
Devbwebxforms, SITW-tools
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • Secure forms with validation
  • Use of Content Security Policy

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Ads, Bing Ads, AppNexus (adnxs.com)
Tracking pixels
Bing Ads, Amazon Ads, AppNexus
Marketing tools
SITW-tools
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 rich content and interactive loan simulator
  2. Strong use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and business info
  3. Multiple contact channels clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content
  5. Good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features
  6. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics scripts
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to query restrictions but no red flags in content
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response info published
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including jQuery 3.6.0, Underscore.js, Bootstrap, and custom JavaScript frameworks (Devbwebxforms, SITW-tools). It integrates multiple marketing and analytics platforms such as Google Tag Manager, Amazon Ads, Bing Ads, and AppNexus. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and SEO optimization through meta tags and structured data. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple external scripts. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The technical implementation supports a rich user experience with interactive loan simulators and dynamic content, indicating a well-maintained digital infrastructure with opportunities for further optimization.
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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