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Security report for ergli.lv

Madonas novada Ērgļu apvienības pārvalde · Government · Latvia

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website ergli.lv serves as the official online portal for the Madonas novada Ērgļu apvienības pārvalde, a local government administration entity in Latvia. It provides community news, event information, contact details, and public service announcements primarily targeting residents and visitors of Ērgļu parish. The site is positioned as a small-scale government information platform with a focus on local governance and community engagement. Technically, the website employs older JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 1.8.3 and Prototype.js 1.7.3, alongside deprecated Flash content, indicating a need for modernization. The site includes basic cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policy pages, reflecting some GDPR compliance. However, the absence of visible security headers and unknown SSL configuration suggest potential security weaknesses. From a security perspective, the site lacks advanced protections and uses outdated technologies that may expose it to vulnerabilities. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to query limits, which limits the ability to fully verify domain legitimacy, although the website content and contact information strongly indicate a legitimate local government entity. Overall, the website is functional and provides relevant local government information but would benefit from technical updates, enhanced security measures, and improved transparency regarding domain registration to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

12 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

  2. 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

  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.

    • 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

  4. 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"

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
20
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
40

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 · 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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ergli.lv operates as a local government portal for the Ērgļu parish within Madona municipality, Latvia. Its market position is that of an essential government entity providing public information and services. The business model is non-commercial, focusing on community engagement and administrative transparency. Revenue streams are likely government-funded, with no commercial transactions evident. The target audience includes local residents, visitors, and stakeholders interested in community events and governance. The partnership ecosystem includes local government bodies and service providers such as DirectHit.lv for advertising. Growth indicators are limited due to the nature of the entity, focusing on stable service provision rather than expansion. Strategic observations highlight the need for digital modernization and enhanced security to maintain public trust and service quality.

Security posture

The current security posture of ergli.lv is basic with several areas for improvement. The use of outdated JavaScript libraries and Flash content introduces potential vulnerabilities. No advanced HTTP security headers were detected, and SSL configuration details are unknown, which may expose users to risks. The presence of a cookie consent banner and privacy policy indicates awareness of privacy regulations, but no dedicated security policy or incident response information is available. The lack of WHOIS transparency further complicates trust assessment. Overall, the site demonstrates minimal security maturity appropriate for a small local government site but requires upgrades to meet modern security standards and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Update all JavaScript libraries to current, secure versions and remove deprecated Flash content.
  2. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Ensure HTTPS is enforced with a strong SSL/TLS configuration and regularly audited.
  4. Publish clear security policies and incident response procedures accessible to users.
  5. Improve WHOIS transparency or provide official domain registration details on the website to enhance trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Madonas novada Ērgļu apvienības pārvalde
Registration number
50900036721
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Madonas novada Ērgļu apvienības pārvalde
Description
Local government administration for Ērgļu parish in Madona municipality, Latvia, providing community news, events, contact information, and public services.
Key services
Community news and updates, Event announcements, Public administration contact and service information, Tourism and leisure information, Public procurement announcements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.8.3, Prototype.js 1.7.3, Scriptaculous, SWFObject, Lightbox, cookieBar jQuery plugin, Font Awesome 4.5.0
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
DirectHit.lv
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a local government portal for Ērgļu parish in Latvia.
  2. Content is primarily in Latvian language.
  3. Site uses older JavaScript libraries and includes deprecated Flash content.
  4. Cookie consent banner and privacy policy are present indicating some compliance with GDPR.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query limits, limiting domain trust verification.
  6. No explicit security headers or advanced security policies detected.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided with official registration number and physical address.
  8. No terms of service or security policy pages found.
  9. Advertising is present via DirectHit.lv banners.
  10. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using legacy JavaScript frameworks such as Prototype.js and an outdated jQuery version, alongside Scriptaculous and SWFObject for Flash content. It uses Lightbox for image display and a jQuery cookieBar plugin for cookie consent. The site loads external resources from CDNs like MaxCDN and Google APIs. The design is basic with inline CSS and limited mobile optimization. Performance is moderate but could be improved by updating technologies and optimizing assets. Accessibility features are minimal but include font size adjustment controls. SEO is basic with meta keywords and language tags but lacks advanced structured data or Open Graph tags. Hosting provider and CMS are not identifiable from the source. Overall, the technical stack is functional but outdated, posing risks and limiting user experience on modern devices.
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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