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Security report for e-auto-journal.de

Elektro-Auto-Journal · Transportation · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

44/100

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

Elektro-Auto-Journal is a German-language online publication dedicated to electric vehicles and e-mobility. It provides news, technical guides, product reviews, and a newsletter service targeting German-speaking consumers interested in sustainable transportation. The website operates on a WordPress CMS platform, hosted on servers associated with kasserver.com, and integrates common web technologies such as jQuery and Google Adsense for monetization. Affiliate marketing, particularly through Amazon.de, is a key revenue stream. The site demonstrates good digital maturity with a responsive design and clear navigation, although some accessibility features could be improved. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and employs a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not detected, and there is no visible security or incident response policy published. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The domain registration data is consistent with the website's German focus and business history, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy front with good privacy compliance and moderate security posture. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers is mitigated by a contact form and donation page. There are no signs of WAF or content blocking, and the content is safe for general audiences.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

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: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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: 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
    • 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

  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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
62
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
Average
44

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 e-auto-journal.de, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Elektro-Auto-Journal occupies a niche position in the German electric vehicle media market, focusing on providing informative content to consumers and enthusiasts. Its business model relies on content publishing combined with affiliate marketing and advertising revenue. The site targets environmentally conscious individuals and potential EV buyers seeking reliable information. The partnership ecosystem includes Google Adsense and Amazon affiliate programs. Growth indicators include a well-maintained blog with regular posts and a newsletter subscription offering. The company appears to be a small-sized independent publisher founded around 2016, with consistent branding and a clear market focus.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap in defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy is published, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The use of common WordPress plugins necessitates regular updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a content publishing site but could be improved with additional security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Elektro-Auto-Journal
Description
Online journal providing news, guides, and technical information about electric vehicles and e-mobility.
Key services
News articles, Technical guides, Product reviews, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery, MasterSlider 3.11.0, Google Adsense, Contact Form 7
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German-language niche media site focused on electric vehicles.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins like Contact Form 7 and MasterSlider.
  3. Includes Google Adsense ads and Amazon affiliate links.
  4. Has a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form and donation page.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and MasterSlider, indicating a standard CMS-based infrastructure. Hosting is provided by kasserver.com as inferred from nameservers. The site uses jQuery and Google Adsense scripts for interactivity and monetization. Performance is moderate with caching and optimization plugins likely in use (e.g., autoptimize). The site is mobile optimized with responsive design elements. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. Technical risks include reliance on third-party plugins which require maintenance and the absence of some security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a small content publisher but could benefit from enhanced security and accessibility improvements.
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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