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Security report for kartelluk.com

Kartell UK · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kartell UK is a well-established supplier specializing in bathroom suites, radiators, and related plumbing and heating products within the UK market. Founded in 2008, the company positions itself as a premier supplier to the UK plumbing and heating sector, targeting both professional installers and retail customers. Their business model leverages e-commerce through a WordPress and WooCommerce platform, offering a broad product range including brassware, furniture, and accessories. The website reflects a consistent brand identity and professional presentation, supporting their market position effectively. From a technical perspective, Kartell UK's website utilizes modern web technologies including WordPress CMS, WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality, and Cloudflare for DNS services. SEO is enhanced via the Yoast SEO plugin, and the site demonstrates good mobile optimization and user experience. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and security hardening. The site employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced security. Security posture is adequate but could be improved. The absence of DNSSEC and security headers presents potential risks, and no explicit security or incident response policies are published. Privacy compliance is partial; while a privacy policy and terms of service are present, there is no cookie consent mechanism, which is important for GDPR compliance. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility and user trust. Overall, Kartell UK presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with a solid business foundation. Strategic improvements in security practices and privacy compliance would further strengthen their digital maturity and reduce risk exposure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

  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
    • 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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  • 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
52
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
68

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

Kartell UK operates in the manufacturing and retail sectors, focusing on plumbing and heating products. Their market positioning as a premier UK supplier is supported by a long-standing domain and a comprehensive product catalog. The business model combines wholesale and retail e-commerce, targeting plumbing professionals and end consumers. Revenue streams likely include direct product sales and partnerships with recognized brands such as Aqualux and Carron Baths. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem with several brand partners, enhancing product offerings. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with SEO optimization and a broad product range. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to expand digital marketing and improve compliance to capture a larger market share.

Security posture

Kartell UK's security maturity is moderate. The website uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. DNS is managed via Cloudflare, but DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing risks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which are important to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. The site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. However, the absence of published security policies and incident response procedures indicates limited transparency and preparedness. Compliance with GDPR is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate for business operations but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to secure DNS queries and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Implement essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate risks proactively.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kartell UK
Description
Kartell UK has established a reputation as a premier supplier of high quality products to the UK plumbing and heating sector.
Key services
Supply of bathroom suites, Supply of radiators, Supply of brassware, taps, furniture, and accessories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, jQuery, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
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 a professional e-commerce platform for plumbing and heating products.
  2. Clear navigation with product categories and support resources.
  3. Use of WordPress and WooCommerce with SEO optimizations.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found.
  6. Security practices are adequate but can be improved with DNSSEC and security headers.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, leveraging jQuery and Yoast SEO for enhanced functionality and search optimization. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare and 123-Reg Limited, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility features. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from additional security hardening and performance optimization. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed in the provided content.
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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