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Security report for elle.rs

elle.rs · Media · Serbia

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

elle.rs is the Serbian edition of the internationally recognized ELLE magazine brand, focusing on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culture content for a Serbian-speaking audience. The website is well-established since 2008 and operates under a reputable media network (WMG Media). It offers rich editorial content, subscription options, and maintains active social media channels. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Nuxt.js and Vue.js, integrates multiple analytics and advertising technologies, and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no critical vulnerabilities detected, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security headers could be improved. Overall, elle.rs presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly media platform with extensive tracking and advertising integrations typical for commercial media sites.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
100
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
50
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
47

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

elle.rs holds a strong market position as a leading fashion and lifestyle media outlet in Serbia, leveraging the global ELLE brand. Its business model is primarily advertising-driven with additional revenue from magazine subscriptions. The site targets fashion-conscious and culturally engaged Serbian users. The partnership ecosystem includes several well-known Serbian media outlets under WMG Media, enhancing cross-promotion and audience reach. The site’s content quality and branding consistency support its credibility and audience trust. Growth opportunities lie in expanding digital subscriptions and enhancing direct user engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a robust cookie consent framework via Didomi, ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some missing security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options) represent areas for improvement. No public incident response or security policy pages were found, which could enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for a media publisher but could benefit from additional security best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and user trust.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Review and optimize tracking and advertising scripts to balance user privacy with business needs, ensuring ongoing GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
elle.rs
Description
Najnoviji trendovi iz sveta mode i lepote, stylish destinacija i enterijera, pravilne ishrane, fitnesa i sveta popularne kulture.
Key services
Fashion news and trends, Beauty tips and advice, Lifestyle and culture articles, Celebrity news, Subscription to magazine
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, Gemius analytics, Defractal, Didomi Consent Management Platform
Frameworks
Nuxt.js, Vue.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies and tracking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async loading for scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Gemius, Chartbeat, Google Analytics (implied via GTM)
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Rubicon Project, Amazon A9
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Gemius
Marketing tools
Didomi Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional Serbian edition of ELLE magazine with rich content and active social media presence.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented via Didomi.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage or in the HTML snippet.
  4. No visible terms of service or security policy pages detected.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics/tracking tools is extensive.
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security improvement opportunity.
Technical notes

Notes

elle.rs uses a modern web technology stack centered on Nuxt.js and Vue.js, enabling server-side rendering and good SEO performance. The site integrates multiple third-party analytics and advertising services including Gemius, Chartbeat, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook SDK. Consent management is handled by Didomi, reflecting a mature approach to privacy compliance. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and preloading of fonts. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design and accessible navigation. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS backend. Hosting provider details are not visible from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional media publishing platform with room for security and performance enhancements.
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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