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Security report for ctrlx-automation.de

Bosch Rexroth · Manufacturing · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX AUTOMATION website presents a comprehensive industrial automation platform that integrates machine control, IT, and IoT technologies. The platform offers a modular ecosystem including hardware, software, and services designed to reduce engineering effort and increase flexibility. The site is professionally designed, multilingual, and highlights multiple industry awards, reflecting a strong market position in manufacturing technology. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies, including web components, tag management, and cookie consent mechanisms, hosted on Bosch's infrastructure with good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security best practices, though explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosures are not prominently available. WHOIS data for the subdomain is unavailable, which is typical for subdomains, but the parent domain is legitimate and well-established. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and well-aligned with Bosch Rexroth's brand and business objectives.

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

5 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. 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

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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
15
Email security
90
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

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 ctrlx-automation.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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 business operates in the manufacturing and technology sectors, focusing on industrial automation solutions. Bosch Rexroth leverages a B2B model targeting machine builders, system integrators, and industrial customers. The ctrlX AUTOMATION platform is positioned as a leading solution with a broad partner ecosystem and multiple certifications and awards, indicating innovation leadership. The company emphasizes openness, modularity, and digital transformation in automation. The website supports this with extensive content, partner links, and a clear value proposition. Growth is supported by continuous product updates, community engagement, and industry events. The parent company, Robert Bosch GmbH, adds significant credibility and resources.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and third-party scripts are from reputable sources. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is implied but not explicitly documented. Overall, the site is secure for visitors and aligns with industry best practices but could enhance trust by publishing detailed security and privacy documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page clearly linked from the homepage.
  2. Add explicit security policy and incident response information to improve transparency.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Provide clear contact information for data protection officer or privacy inquiries.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security and privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bosch Rexroth
Description
ctrlX AUTOMATION überwindet die klassischen Grenzen zwischen Maschinensteuerung, IT-Welt und Internet der Dinge. Mit dem Echtzeitbetriebssystem Linux, durchgängig offenen Standards, App-Programmiertechnologie, webbasiertem Engineering und einer umfassenden IoT-Verbindung reduziert ctrlX AUTOMATION den Komponenten- und Engineering-Aufwand um 30 bis 50%.
Key services
Industrial control platforms (ctrlX CORE), Engineering software (ctrlX WORKS), Motion, robotics, and CNC software (ctrlX MOTION), Industrial Linux OS (ctrlX OS), IoT solutions (ctrlX IOT), HMI solutions (ctrlX HMI), I/O systems (ctrlX I/O), Drive systems (ctrlX DRIVE), Safety solutions (ctrlX SAFETY), Services including digital and classical services, training, and certification
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Linux-based real-time OS, Web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript), Google Tag Manager, Tealium Tag Management, Tiny Slider JS, Web components (hydrated class), Cookie consent management scripts, REST APIs (implied by app and IoT integration)
Frameworks
Web Components, Tiny Slider
Platforms
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX Automation ecosystem
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure third-party scripts
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Tealium
Marketing tools
Tealium Tag Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional industrial automation microsite for Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX AUTOMATION platform
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and multilingual support is present
  3. Multiple industry awards and certifications are highlighted
  4. No direct email addresses or phone numbers found in the main content; contact is via contact form
  5. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are implemented
  6. No visible security or privacy policy pages explicitly linked
  7. WHOIS data for subdomain is not available, which is expected for subdomains
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  9. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  10. Strong branding and consistent design
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on modern web standards using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with web components and slider libraries for dynamic content. It integrates tag management and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Tealium, indicating advanced marketing and tracking capabilities. Hosting appears to be on Bosch's cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS is explicitly identified, but the structure suggests a professional enterprise-grade CMS or custom solution. Technical risks are minimal, with no visible outdated or vulnerable libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance security documentation and privacy transparency.
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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