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Security report for karpenissi.gr

Δήμος Καρπενησίου · Government · Greece

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website karpenissi.gr serves as the official digital portal for the Municipality of Karpenissi in Greece, providing residents and visitors with comprehensive information about local government administration, public services, news, events, and tourism. The site targets local citizens, visitors, and stakeholders interested in municipal affairs and regional tourism. The business model is that of a government entity focused on public service and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web technologies such as jQuery, Swiper.js, and Chart.js, and is optimized for mobile and accessibility. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, security headers present, and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism implemented. However, explicit security and incident response policies are not publicly available. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with room for improvement in transparency around security policies and contact information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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 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"

    • 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
53
After the cap
49

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

Karpenissi.gr positions itself as a key information hub for the local government and community of Karpenissi, Greece. It leverages partnerships with tourism and civil protection government sites to enhance service delivery. The site’s content and structure support civic engagement and tourism promotion, indicating a strategic focus on community support and economic development through tourism. The absence of commercial activities aligns with its government entity status. The site’s social media presence and regular news updates suggest active communication channels. Growth indicators include integration of e-services and digital accessibility tools. The partnership ecosystem includes official government and tourism domains, reinforcing credibility and outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The presence of a cookie consent banner indicates GDPR compliance efforts. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness communication. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which are recommended best practices. Overall, the site is secure for typical public-facing government use but could enhance its security culture and incident preparedness visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and user guidance.
  2. Add incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing clear contact details for data protection officer or privacy inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Δήμος Καρπενησίου
Description
Ο Δήμος Καρπενησίου είναι ο επίσημος ιστότοπος του Δήμου, παρέχοντας πληροφορίες για τη διοίκηση, υπηρεσίες, νέα, εκδηλώσεις, τουρισμό και καθημερινότητα των δημοτών.
Key services
Πληροφόρηση για διοίκηση και υπηρεσίες, Νέα και ανακοινώσεις, Τουριστικές πληροφορίες, Εξυπηρέτηση πολιτών μέσω e-υπηρεσιών
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Google Fonts, Swiper.js, Chart.js
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an official municipal government portal for Karpenissi, Greece.
  2. Content is primarily in Greek with an English alternate version.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder.
  4. Implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism.
  5. Includes social media links to official Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
  6. No evidence of security incidents or vulnerabilities in the provided data.
  7. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond cookie policy detected.
  8. No visible contact emails or phone numbers in the provided HTML snippet; contact likely on dedicated contact page.
  9. No terms of service or vulnerability disclosure pages found.
Technical notes

Notes

The site is built on a widely used CMS (WordPress) with the Elementor page builder, ensuring ease of content management and modern design capabilities. It uses standard web technologies including jQuery and CSS frameworks, with integration of Google Fonts and analytics tools. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. Accessibility features such as an accessibility toolbar and ARIA roles are implemented, improving usability for diverse users. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data. Hosting details are not explicit but the site uses HTTPS and security headers, indicating a professionally managed environment. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party plugins which require ongoing security monitoring.
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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