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Security report for holzpellets.net

FastEnergy GmbH · Energy · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Holzpellets.net is an established online platform specializing in the price comparison and sale of wood pellets primarily targeting customers in Germany and Austria. The business is operated by FastEnergy GmbH and leverages a network of partner dealers to provide certified high-quality pellets with convenient ordering and delivery options. The website emphasizes trustworthiness through certifications such as ENplus A1, DINplus, and Trusted Shops, supported by extensive positive customer reviews. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools with a strong cookie consent mechanism, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no evident vulnerabilities, though some security headers and policies could be enhanced. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data is a notable gap, potentially impacting domain trustworthiness, but the overall business credibility and operational transparency mitigate this concern. Strategic recommendations include improving security header implementation, publishing a security policy, and verifying domain registration details to strengthen trust.

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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
35
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
60

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

The company positions itself as a trusted intermediary in the wood pellet market, offering consumers an easy way to compare prices and order pellets online. Its competitive advantage lies in its long market presence, strong customer satisfaction, and certified product offerings. Revenue streams likely include commissions or fees from partner dealers and possibly advertising. The target audience is residential and commercial pellet consumers in German-speaking countries. The partnership ecosystem includes certification bodies and trusted shops, enhancing credibility. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website, active customer engagement, and mobile app availability. The business model focuses on convenience, transparency, and quality assurance.

Security posture

Holzpellets.net demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced site-wide and integration of consent-based analytics tools. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the site lacks explicit security policies and incident response contacts, which are important for compliance and user trust. The cookie consent mechanism is robust, supporting GDPR compliance. The absence of a security.txt file and limited security headers are areas for improvement. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact information.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures and improve transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Verify and publish domain registration details to improve domain trustworthiness and reduce suspicion.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FastEnergy GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FastEnergy GmbH
Description
Pellets Preisvergleich leicht gemacht: Holzpellets günstig online kaufen und von bester Qualität profitieren. Jetzt bestellen!
Key services
Pellet price comparison, Online ordering of wood pellets, Delivery coordination with partner dealers, Provision of calculation tools and market news
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure analytics and tracking scripts with consent
  • Forms with validation and error handling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features
  2. Strong focus on customer trust and quality certifications
  3. Comprehensive use of analytics and marketing tools with consent management
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. WHOIS data missing which reduces domain trustworthiness score
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely supported technology stack including jQuery and Bootstrap for responsive design and UI components. It integrates Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing, all managed with Cookiebot for consent compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and layouts. Performance is moderate with some scope for optimization. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site includes interactive forms with validation and error handling, enhancing user experience. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced by improving security headers and monitoring third-party dependencies.
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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