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Security report for covetrus.de

Covetrus DE GmbH · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Covetrus DE GmbH is a medium-sized business operating in the veterinary product distribution sector in Germany. The company has ceased direct sales operations as of April 2023 but maintains product availability through partner marketplaces. The website serves primarily as an informational portal with minimal content and no direct sales or contact forms. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Enfold theme, with SEO optimization via Yoast and user tracking through Matomo analytics. Cookie consent is managed by CookieFirst, indicating a reasonable level of privacy compliance. Security posture is moderate with no visible advanced security headers or incident response information. The domain WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with the business branding and parent company Covetrus Inc. Overall, the website is functional but basic, with room for improvement in contact transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

3 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. 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
62
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
48
Employees
0
Customers
48
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
13%

3 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

The company positions itself as a distributor of veterinary products in the German market, linked to the global Covetrus Inc. brand. The business model shifted away from direct sales in 2023, relying on marketplace partners for product distribution. This indicates a strategic pivot possibly to reduce operational overhead or focus on other markets. The website reflects this transition with links to external marketplaces rather than direct e-commerce. The lack of detailed contact information and terms of service suggests a low-touch customer engagement model. The partnership with marktplatz.wdt.de is a key channel for product availability. The company maintains brand consistency and basic digital presence but does not actively engage customers via the website.

Security posture

The website uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent, which are positive security indicators. However, no HTTP security headers (such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS) were detected, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, limiting transparency and preparedness signals. The use of Matomo analytics with disabled cookies shows some privacy-conscious tracking. No forms or user input fields reduce attack surface but also limit interaction. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by implementing standard security headers, publishing security policies, and providing incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard HTTP security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add terms of service and enhance contact information availability to support user trust and compliance.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Covetrus DE GmbH
Description
Covetrus DE GmbH was a distributor that ceased its sales operations on 16.04.2023. Their product lines Covetrus Essentials, Kruuse, and VI remain available in the German market via other channels.
Key services
Distribution of veterinary products (Covetrus Essentials, Kruuse, VI)
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Yoast SEO, CookieFirst Consent, Enfold WordPress Theme
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, CookieFirst
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
basic
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. Content is minimal and focused on informing about cessation of sales operations.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the homepage.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via CookieFirst.
  5. Matomo analytics used for tracking with cookies disabled.
  6. No visible security headers or advanced security policies published.
  7. No forms present on the homepage or in the provided HTML.
  8. No social media links detected.
  9. Site uses WordPress with Enfold theme and Yoast SEO plugin.
  10. External links point to Covetrus Inc. and marketplace partner marktplatz.wdt.de.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Enfold theme, which is a well-supported and popular theme. SEO is managed via the Yoast plugin, and user tracking is done with Matomo analytics, indicating a preference for privacy-friendly analytics. Cookie consent is handled by CookieFirst, showing compliance with GDPR cookie regulations. The site is mobile optimized and uses responsive design. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected in the HTML. However, the absence of security headers and minimal WHOIS data suggest some technical debt in security and domain management. The site does not expose sensitive data or forms, reducing risk but also limiting functionality.
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.

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