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Security report for cpme.fr

Confédération des petites et moyennes entreprises (CPME) · Other · France

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Confédération des petites et moyennes entreprises (CPME) is a prominent French business association dedicated to defending the interests of very small and medium enterprises (TPE-PME) across multiple sectors including industry, commerce, services, artisanat, and liberal professions. The organization represents a large network of over 239,000 companies employing more than 3 million people, positioning itself as a key advocate for small business interests in France. The website offers extensive resources such as news, events, publications, and guides tailored to its audience of entrepreneurs and business leaders. It also actively engages through social media and organizes webinars and conferences to support its members.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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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
72
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
57

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

CPME operates as a vital non-profit organization representing the interests of small and medium enterprises in France. Its business model focuses on advocacy, networking, and providing expert resources to its members. The organization leverages a broad partnership ecosystem including territorial unions and federations. CPME's market position is strong nationally, supported by a large membership base and active engagement in policy discussions. The website content and events indicate a focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and economic stability for SMEs. The organization maintains a professional online presence with certifications and social media channels, reinforcing its credibility and influence in the French business community.

Security posture

The site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent to comply with GDPR. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and no vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the lack of HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which are important for transparency and readiness. The site does not provide a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with additional best practices and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and communication.
  4. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents to build trust and enable timely reporting.
  5. Monitor and update WHOIS registration details to ensure domain legitimacy and improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Confédération des petites et moyennes entreprises (CPME)
Description
La CPME défend les intérêts des TPE et PME, tous secteurs confondus : industrie, commerce, services, artisanat et professions libérales.
Key services
Advocacy for TPE-PME, Networking through territorial unions and federations, Providing expert advice and resources, Organizing events and webinars, Publishing reports, guides, and white papers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Tarteaucitron (cookie consent), Google Analytics (gtag.js) - disabled by default
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js), Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Tarteaucitron cookie consent
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 rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong focus on advocacy and support for small and medium enterprises in France.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with active consent management.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact likely via contact page.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Drupal).
  8. Social media integration with official CPME accounts.
  9. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Drupal CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies such as jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive elements. It implements a cookie consent mechanism via the Tarteaucitron library, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with well-structured HTML and SEO-friendly metadata. However, there is room for improvement in security headers and explicit incident response documentation. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification but does not impact the technical quality of the site.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 53/100 −1Medium37 findingsView report
  2. 54/100Medium30 findingsView report
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