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COVER Verlagssoftware · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

COVER Verlagssoftware is a German software provider specializing in integrated ERP, CRM, and E-Commerce solutions tailored for the publishing industry. Founded in 1997, the company targets Fachverlage (specialized publishers) with complex business models requiring automation and flexibility. Their market position is that of a niche, established player with a medium-sized team and a strong customer base. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, supported by customer testimonials and partner logos. Technically, the site runs on WordPress with modern plugins and themes, offering good mobile optimization and SEO. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent. Overall, the site is trustworthy, GDPR compliant, and well-structured, supporting the company's credibility and business goals.

Scanned

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

4 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 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';…

  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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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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
68

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 company operates in the technology sector, focusing on software solutions for publishing houses. Their business model revolves around providing automated, integrated software suites that cover enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and e-commerce functionalities. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, consulting, and support services. The target customers are specialized publishers with complex workflows and limited resources. The presence of notable customers and partners like Landwirtschaftsverlag and Narr Francke Attempto Verlag indicates strong market positioning. The company emphasizes growth, efficiency, flexibility, and transparency as core values. Their digital presence is mature, with a clear focus on customer engagement and lead generation through contact forms and webinars.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent spam, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security policy pages and incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not explicitly found and should be added to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing. Overall, the security posture is strong for a medium-sized business but could benefit from formalized policies and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Add explicit HTTP security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the site.
  3. Include incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses) for vulnerability reporting.
  4. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
COVER Verlagssoftware
Description
Verlagssoftware COVER bietet automatisierte Komplettlösungen für Verlage mit CRM, ERP und E-Commerce Funktionen.
Key services
ERP-System for books, ads, events, electronic products, CRM-System for address and marketing management, E-Commerce platform with webshop and CMS, Consulting and service for digital transformation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Enfold Theme 5.6.6, jQuery 3.7.1, Borlabs Cookie Consent, Google reCAPTCHA, Ninja Forms, PDF Print plugin, Simple Membership plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
PHP-based CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Marketing tools
GetResponse
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on publishing industry software solutions.
  4. Multiple customer testimonials and partner logos enhance trust.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and theme indicates up-to-date technology.
  7. Contact form collects personal data with explicit consent checkbox.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 using the Enfold theme and several plugins including Borlabs Cookie for consent management, Ninja Forms for contact forms, and PDF Print. The tech stack includes jQuery 3.7.1 and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is enhanced by Yoast SEO plugin metadata and Open Graph tags. Performance is moderate with lazy loading images and optimized scripts. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. The site uses multiple name servers from a reputable DNS provider. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional online presence.
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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