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Security report for lexware.de

Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG · Technology · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Lexware, a division of the Haufe Group since 1993, is a leading German software provider specializing in business finance, accounting, payroll, and management solutions tailored for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small to medium enterprises. The website demonstrates a strong market position with over 1 million customers and multiple certifications that reinforce trust and compliance. Their product portfolio includes cloud and desktop solutions, business bank accounts, and comprehensive business management tools. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and integrates modern marketing and analytics technologies effectively. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and leverages advanced JavaScript frameworks and third-party services such as Usercentrics for consent management, Econda for analytics, and Kameleoon for A/B testing. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and accessible, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Hosting appears to be managed within the Haufe Group's infrastructure, ensuring alignment with corporate standards. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with secure cookie attributes and employs consent management to comply with privacy regulations. However, explicit security headers like Content Security Policy and incident response contacts are not publicly evident, suggesting areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected, and the domain registration aligns well with the business claims, indicating legitimacy. Overall, Lexware's website presents a professional, trustworthy, and compliant digital presence suitable for its target audience. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, publishing a formal security policy, and providing clear incident response contacts to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 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 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"

  2. 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

  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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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
72
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
69

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention lexware.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
2,357
Employees
0
Customers
2,357
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
10%

29 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Lexware holds a strong market position in the German business software sector, targeting self-employed professionals and SMEs with a comprehensive suite of financial and administrative tools. Their business model revolves around software sales, cloud subscriptions, and value-added services such as business bank accounts. The company benefits from the backing of the Haufe Group, enhancing its credibility and resource base. The presence of multiple subsidiaries and related brands indicates a broad ecosystem supporting various business needs. Lexware's marketing strategy includes TV campaigns, social media engagement, and educational offerings via the Lexware Akademie, fostering customer loyalty and brand awareness. The company demonstrates growth orientation through digital transformation and compliance with evolving regulations like the 2025 e-invoicing mandate.

Security posture

Lexware exhibits a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS, secure cookie settings, and GDPR-compliant consent management via Usercentrics. The absence of explicit Content Security Policy and other security headers suggests room for enhancement to mitigate risks such as clickjacking or MIME sniffing. No public security or incident response policies were found, which could impact transparency and readiness in case of security events. The website does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries, indicating good maintenance practices. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing security policies and enhancing HTTP header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to reduce XSS risks.
  2. Add X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options headers to improve protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  3. Publish a publicly accessible security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to increase transparency.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses) on the website.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance and minimize privacy risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Lexware ist ein deutscher Hersteller von Standardanwendungssoftware aus Freiburg im Breisgau. Er ist seit 1993 eine Sparte der Haufe-Gruppe und firmiert als Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt in kaufmännischer Software für Selbständige, Freiberufler sowie kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen.
Key services
Buchhaltung (Accounting software), Lohn & Gehalt (Payroll software), Aufträge & Rechnungen (Order and invoice management), Warenwirtschaft (Inventory management), Komplettlösungen (Complete business solutions), Geschäftskonto (Business bank account with Visa card)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Usercentrics CMP, Kameleoon A/B testing, Econda Analytics, Google Tag Manager (custom implementation), YouTube API
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies with SameSite attribute
  • Consent management via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Econda Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Econda Analytics, Usercentrics CMP, Kameleoon
Marketing tools
Usercentrics, Kameleoon
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 and professionally designed.
  2. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity.
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings for business software.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response contact publicly available.
  7. Strong trust signals via certifications and market leader claims.
  8. Social media presence is well integrated and consistent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise use. It integrates modern JavaScript libraries and third-party services for analytics, consent management, and A/B testing, reflecting a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with responsive design and skip links for navigation. Performance appears fast with preloading and deferred script loading techniques. Hosting is managed via Haufe Group's infrastructure, ensuring alignment with corporate IT standards. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and formalize security documentation to reduce technical risks.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 75/100Medium26 findingsView report
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