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Security report for karcher.lv

Kärcher · Manufacturing · Latvia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kärcher Latvia operates as a localized branch of the global cleaning equipment manufacturer Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG, providing a wide range of cleaning machines, accessories, and services tailored for both industrial and everyday use. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in relevant content targeting Latvian consumers and professionals. The business model focuses on manufacturing and retail, supported by service and spare parts offerings, positioning Kärcher as a trusted brand in the cleaning industry within Latvia. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap for responsive design, Adobe DTM for tag management, and Bazaarvoice for customer engagement. The site is hosted securely with HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Accessibility and SEO optimizations are well addressed, contributing to a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates strong practices such as enforcing HTTPS, implementing security headers, and managing user consent for tracking. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies or incident response information is noted as an area for improvement. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, which slightly impacts the trust assessment but does not detract from the evident legitimacy of the site. Overall, Kärcher Latvia's website is a secure, compliant, and professional platform that effectively supports the company's business objectives. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, establishing a vulnerability disclosure program, and providing direct security contact information to enhance transparency and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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 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

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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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
70

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

Kärcher Latvia benefits from the strong global brand recognition of Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG, leveraging its manufacturing expertise and extensive product portfolio. The company targets both consumer and professional segments, offering specialized cleaning solutions and after-sales services. The website's structure and content indicate a focus on customer support, product education, and localized marketing campaigns. The use of advanced analytics and marketing tools suggests a data-driven approach to customer engagement and market expansion. While the domain's WHOIS data is not publicly available, the overall digital presence and content quality reflect a stable and reputable business operation within the Latvian market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. The absence of exposed sensitive information and use of modern JavaScript libraries reduce the risk of common web vulnerabilities. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response procedures, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No direct contact channels for security incidents or data protection officers were found, which could hinder timely incident reporting and compliance verification. Addressing these gaps would strengthen the organization's security culture and regulatory adherence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and data protection inquiries, including a Data Protection Officer if applicable.
  4. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain GDPR compliance and user trust.
  5. Enhance WHOIS transparency by ensuring domain registration data is complete and publicly accessible where possible.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kärcher
Description
KÄRCHER tīrīšanas iekārtas un līdzekļi rūpnieciskai un ikdienas lietošanai. Universāli risinājumi un maksimāla tīrība.
Key services
Cleaning equipment sales, Service and support, Spare parts supply
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, JavaScript, Adobe DTM, Bazaarvoice, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JavaScript libraries with polyfills for compatibility

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM, Bazaarvoice
Marketing tools
Bazaarvoice, Adobe DTM
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 in Latvian language
  2. Strong brand presence with consistent Kärcher branding
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  4. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No security or WAF blocking detected
  7. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is a minor concern for transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Bootstrap for responsive design and custom JavaScript utilities (kjsUtil, kjsConf) indicating a proprietary or customized CMS platform. Integration with Adobe DTM and Bazaarvoice enhances analytics and customer engagement capabilities. The site demonstrates fast loading times and excellent mobile optimization. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels are present, supporting inclusive user experience. The use of multiple preloaded fonts and optimized images contributes to performance efficiency. No legacy or vulnerable libraries were detected, indicating good maintenance practices. Opportunities exist to further document technical infrastructure and hosting details for comprehensive risk assessment.
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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