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Security report for cosinex.de

cosinex GmbH · Government · Germany

High risk. 6 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

cosinex GmbH is a well-established German company specializing in digital solutions for public procurement. Their offerings include a comprehensive suite of software products that enable fully digital procurement processes for government entities at federal, state, and municipal levels. The company positions itself as a pioneer in e-procurement with a strong focus on innovation and customer support. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence, leveraging WordPress and WooCommerce platforms with various plugins to enhance functionality and user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosures. Overall, cosinex GmbH demonstrates a credible and trustworthy business with clear contact information, social media engagement, and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

6 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: 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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 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';…
  3. 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

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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
95
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
85
Average
58
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention cosinex.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
10
Employees
0
Customers
10
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

cosinex GmbH operates primarily in the government sector, providing digital procurement solutions that streamline public sector purchasing processes. Their business model revolves around modular software products and services tailored to the needs of public procurement officials and institutions. The company maintains a strong market position in Germany, supported by a comprehensive product portfolio and active participation in industry events. Their partnership ecosystem includes career and blog subdomains, enhancing engagement and knowledge sharing. The company emphasizes continuous innovation, customer education through their academy, and a smooth transition program for new clients. These factors indicate a mature business with stable growth and a focus on long-term client relationships.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is actively managed with opt-in/out capabilities, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a public security policy or incident response page suggests opportunities for strengthening security transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable WordPress plugins and regular updates likely contribute to a secure environment, but continuous monitoring and enhancement of security practices are recommended to maintain resilience against emerging threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
cosinex GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
cosinex GmbH
Description
cosinex GmbH is a pioneer in e-procurement, supporting federal, state, and municipal institutions with digital solutions for public procurement. Their software enables fully digital procurement processes from needs assessment to contract management and electronic invoicing.
Key services
Vergabemanagementsystem (Procurement Management System), Vergabemarktplatz (Procurement Marketplace), Vergabekatalog (Procurement Catalog), Webforms, E-Invoicing, Electronic Register Inquiry, Online Security Checks
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, WooCommerce 8.3.0, Yoast SEO plugin, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery 3.7.1, jQuery UI, FontAwesome 5.15.4, Mage EventPress plugin, WooCommerce Germanized plugin, Select2, Owl Carousel, Moment.js
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WooCommerce
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
svrdntfctn.com
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, WooCommerce
Transparency
basic

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 challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, professional, and well-structured.
  3. Strong focus on public sector digital procurement solutions.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Social media presence is active and linked.
  9. Contact information is clearly presented and verified.
  10. No suspicious or malicious external domains detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities. It uses a variety of plugins including Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, WPBakery Page Builder for layout management, and Mage EventPress for event management. The tech stack includes jQuery, jQuery UI, FontAwesome, Select2, Owl Carousel, and Moment.js, indicating a rich interactive user experience. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site uses external CDNs for fonts and scripts, which aids in performance but requires monitoring for third-party risks. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Overall, the technical implementation is robust with room for incremental improvements in accessibility and security headers.
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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