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Security report for kappahl.com

Kappahl AB · Retail · Finland

High risk. 20 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

36/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Kappahl is a well-established Nordic fashion retailer offering a wide range of clothing for women, men, children, and babies with a strong emphasis on sustainable production and quality. The website demonstrates a mature e-commerce platform with comprehensive product listings, multi-language support, and a customer loyalty program. Technically, the site uses modern JavaScript frameworks, integrates with multiple third-party services for analytics, error monitoring, and marketing, and implements cookie consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no critical vulnerabilities detected, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly, supporting a large retail business with a strong brand presence in the Nordic region.

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

20 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • 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
0
Security headers
50
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
36

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

Kappahl operates in the retail and e-commerce sectors, targeting consumers who value sustainable and affordable fashion. The business model combines online sales with physical stores and a loyalty program to enhance customer retention. The company is part of the Kappahl Group and maintains a consistent brand identity across its digital presence. The site links to related partner domains such as Newbie, indicating a broader brand ecosystem. The presence of sustainability pages and second-hand initiatives reflects strategic positioning towards eco-conscious consumers. The website's structure and content suggest a large, mature enterprise with a focus on customer experience and market competitiveness.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses error monitoring tools like Raygun, indicating proactive security management. Cookie consent is managed via Usercentrics, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not found, which could be improved. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy suggests room for enhancement. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from more transparent security documentation and advanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices, incident response procedures, and contact information for security issues.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly audit third-party libraries and scripts to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Kappahl AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kappahl AB
Description
Kappahl offers fashion for women, children, and men with a focus on sustainable production, price, quality, and fit.
Key services
Online fashion retail, Physical store shopping, Customer loyalty program (Kappahl Club), Sustainability initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by .js bundles and modern JS usage), Google Tag Manager, Raygun (error monitoring), Usercentrics (cookie consent), Bambuser (live shopping integration), Voyado (analytics/marketing)
Frameworks
EPiServer CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Error monitoring with Raygun
  • Cookie consent with Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Voyado
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Raygun, Usercentrics, Voyado
Marketing tools
Voyado, Bambuser
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for Kappahl, a Nordic fashion retailer.
  2. Strong focus on sustainability and customer loyalty.
  3. Comprehensive product catalog with detailed product info and images.
  4. Multiple language and country options supported.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and third-party services for analytics, error monitoring, and marketing.
  6. Cookie consent mechanism implemented via Usercentrics.
  7. No critical security issues or WAF blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack including React-based JavaScript bundles, EPiServer CMS, and integrates with multiple third-party services for analytics (Google Tag Manager, Voyado), error monitoring (Raygun), and marketing (Bambuser live shopping). The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with proper meta tags and SEO practices in place. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA roles are present, indicating attention to inclusive design. The technical infrastructure supports a large-scale e-commerce operation with dynamic content loading and user interaction capabilities. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and further document technical security measures.
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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