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Security report for erasmusplus.schule

Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) des Sekretariats der Kultusministerkonferenz · Government · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website erasmusplus.schule serves as the official German national portal for the Erasmus+ program focused on the school sector. It is operated by the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) under the Kultusministerkonferenz, providing comprehensive information, consultation, and application support for educators, schools, and kindergartens engaging in European exchange programs. The site is well-positioned as a trusted government resource with clear branding and authoritative content tailored to its target audience in the education sector. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, and employs modern web technologies including JavaScript and CSS. It features a responsive design optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices and structured navigation enhancing user experience. Hosting is managed via timmehosting.de, with domain registration through INWX GmbH, reflecting a stable and professional infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms via Klaro, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security headers were detected, indicating areas for improvement in domain and web security hardening. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were found, and the domain registration details align well with the official entity, supporting a high legitimacy score. Overall, erasmusplus.schule is a professionally maintained, secure, and privacy-conscious government portal that effectively serves its educational mission. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing comprehensive security headers, and ongoing monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain and enhance security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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. 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. 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. 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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  • 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
75
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
65

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 erasmusplus.schule, 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

Erasmusplus.schule operates as an essential government-affiliated platform providing centralized information and support for the Erasmus+ school program in Germany. Its market position is strong as the official source endorsed by the Kultusministerkonferenz, targeting educators, schools, kindergartens, and related authorities. The business model is non-commercial, funded by government and EU programs, focusing on facilitating European educational exchanges. Key services include detailed program information, application guidance, and resource provision. The site benefits from partnerships with official entities such as PAD and Erasmus+, enhancing credibility and reach. Growth indicators include comprehensive content updates and integration of digital tools like eTwinning and European School Education Platform. The platform supports strategic educational goals and fosters international collaboration within the EU framework.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. The absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for strengthening domain and web application security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. Forms appear secure with no visible injection points or credential exposure. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not explicitly published, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the site maintains a secure baseline appropriate for a government educational portal but should address minor gaps to mitigate emerging threats and comply with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain integrity.
  2. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to enhance transparency and incident response.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility including dedicated security contact channels to support incident reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) des Sekretariats der Kultusministerkonferenz
Description
Das EU-Programm Erasmus+ in Deutschland: Information, Beratung und Antragsstellung für europäischen Austausch für Lehrkräfte, Schulen und Kindergärten.
Key services
Information provision, Consultation, Application support for Erasmus+ projects
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, klaro (cookie consent), CSS, JavaScript
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
klaro
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official government-affiliated portal for Erasmus+ school program in Germany.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  6. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; recommend review.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a well-established open-source content management system, ensuring a stable and scalable platform. The use of Klaro for cookie consent indicates attention to privacy compliance. Hosting is provided by timmehosting.de, with domain registration through INWX GmbH, both reputable providers. The site employs modern CSS and JavaScript assets, with responsive design and accessibility features implemented. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in asset delivery and caching. SEO is well addressed through meta tags and structured navigation. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could impact resilience against DNS attacks and cross-site vulnerabilities. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively but should be enhanced for security and performance optimization.
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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