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Security report for hortim.de

Hortim · Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hortim is a well-established wholesale company specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables, offering a full range of services from import and cultivation to packing, storage, ripening, and logistics. With over 30 years of market presence and multiple subsidiaries, Hortim holds a strong position in the retail and transportation sectors within Germany and neighboring countries. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, supported by certifications and sustainability initiatives. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern libraries and frameworks, ensuring good performance and SEO optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and incident response details could be improved. Overall, the site is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and provides a positive user experience.

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. 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 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
74

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

Hortim operates a vertically integrated business model in the fresh produce wholesale market, targeting wholesale buyers and retailers. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive service offering and control over the supply chain, including own farms and logistics. The presence of multiple subsidiaries and premium brands indicates a diversified portfolio and regional market penetration. The company leverages digital tools such as Google Tag Manager and social media for marketing and analytics. Growth indicators include sustainability projects and certifications, enhancing brand trust. Partnerships with related domains and active social media presence support their ecosystem. The business model is stable with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web attacks. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which limits transparency in security management. The use of third-party scripts such as Facebook SDK and Google Tag Manager introduces potential risk vectors that require regular auditing. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be enhanced to meet higher standards and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and provide clear incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies regularly to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hortim
Description
Hortim offers comprehensive services with fresh fruits and vegetables, from farm cultivation to logistics. They import, grow, pack, store, ripen, and deliver fresh produce worldwide.
Key services
Import of fruits and vegetables, Cultivation on own farms, Packing services, Storage and ripening, Logistics and timely delivery
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, Bootstrap CSS, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Facebook SDK, Yoast SEO plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professional and business-oriented.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanism.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  7. Certifications and sustainability projects highlighted.
  8. Multiple subsidiaries and brands under Hortim Group.
  9. No visible security.txt or incident response info.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a combination of Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Slick Carousel for UI components. Google Tag Manager and Facebook SDK are integrated for analytics and marketing. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS, likely providing CDN and security benefits. The site loads moderately fast with good mobile optimization and SEO practices implemented via Yoast SEO plugin. Some technical debt is noted in missing security headers and basic accessibility features. Overall, the infrastructure supports business needs effectively but could benefit from modernization in security and accessibility domains.
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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