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Security report for commerzbank-stiftung.de

Commerzbank-Stiftung · Finance · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Commerzbank-Stiftung is a reputable non-profit foundation affiliated with Commerzbank AG, focusing on funding projects in culture, social affairs, and science to foster a sustainable and inclusive society in Germany. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, providing detailed information about funding opportunities, awards, and current news. The foundation targets non-profit organizations and project initiators seeking financial support and recognition. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern SEO and user experience features, including responsive design and multimedia content. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and explicit policies could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates high trustworthiness and business credibility.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
54
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 foundation holds a strong market position as a key player in social and cultural funding within Germany, leveraging its connection to Commerzbank AG. Its business model centers on grantmaking and award programs, supporting diverse projects that align with its mission. The website's content and social media presence indicate active engagement with stakeholders and transparency. The lack of visible terms of service or security policies suggests areas for enhancement in governance documentation. The foundation's partnerships and award programs contribute to its ecosystem, though no direct subsidiary or partner domains were identified beyond social media and document links.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a cookie consent management system, indicating compliance with GDPR and basic security best practices. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and preparedness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The use of a mature CMS like TYPO3 and absence of outdated libraries suggest a maintained technical environment. Recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing security policies, and establishing clear incident response channels to enhance security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response and contact information for security issues.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add a terms of service page to clarify user and visitor rights and obligations.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to ensure privacy compliance and minimize user tracking.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Commerzbank-Stiftung
Description
Die Commerzbank-Stiftung fördert Projekte aus den Bereichen Kultur, Soziales und Wissenschaft mit dem Ziel einer mutigen, vielfältigen und zukunftsfähigen Gesellschaft.
Key services
Projektförderung in Kultur, Soziales und Wissenschaft, Verleihung von Preisen (z.B. ZukunftsGut, ZukunftsWege, ZukunftsWissen), Informations- und Beratungsangebote für Förderanträge
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Yoast SEO for TYPO3, Swiper.js (slider), Powermail (TYPO3 form extension), JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • Session cookies used securely

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia.
  2. Strong focus on social, cultural, and scientific project funding.
  3. Clear navigation with multi-level menus and well-structured content.
  4. Cookie consent management is implemented with detailed cookie descriptions.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response contact information.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. Social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn is active and linked.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable scripts detected.
  9. Use of TYPO3 CMS with Yoast SEO plugin indicates professional CMS management.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, enhanced with Yoast SEO for TYPO3 to optimize search engine visibility. The front-end uses modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for interactive sliders and Powermail for form handling. The site is well-structured with semantic HTML and meta tags supporting SEO and social sharing (Open Graph and Twitter Cards). Performance is moderate, with compressed CSS and JS assets, though no explicit hosting provider was identified. Mobile optimization is good, with viewport meta tags and responsive design elements. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with more ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation aids.
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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