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Security report for lexware.de

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

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

75/100

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 and accounting software for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including invoicing, bookkeeping, payroll, e-invoicing, and integrated business banking solutions. With over one million customers and multiple industry certifications, Lexware holds a strong market position as a trusted provider in the German SME software market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies, strong branding, and extensive customer engagement features.

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

3 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

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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
100
Security headers
30
Email security
72
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
75

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's business model focuses on SaaS and desktop software sales targeting SMEs and freelancers, emphasizing automation and ease of use. The company leverages strategic partnerships and integrations to enhance its product ecosystem. High customer satisfaction is evidenced by excellent ratings and multiple awards. The parent company Haufe Group provides a solid corporate backing. Lexware's offerings are well-positioned to capture growth in digital business management tools, supported by a strong service and support infrastructure.

Security posture

The website and company demonstrate a robust security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security certifications (ISO 27001, TÜV), and compliance with GDPR and GoBD regulations. The use of Usercentrics for consent management and secure data exchange with tax advisors indicates mature data protection practices. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and explicit incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information to improve readiness and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance communication on data retention policies and user data handling to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Maintain and update security headers and monitor emerging threats to sustain a high security posture.

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
Buchhaltungssoftware, Rechnungssoftware, Lohnabrechnung, E-Rechnung, Geschäftskonto, Steuerberaterzugang
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, dotLottie animations, Usercentrics CMP, Econda Analytics, Kameleoon A/B Testing
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Platforms
Web, iOS App, Android App
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • TÜV and ISO 27001 certifications
  • GDPR compliance
  • Cookie consent management via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure forms with no visible vulnerabilities

Analytics and tracking

Services
Econda Analytics, Kameleoon
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Econda Analytics, Usercentrics CMP, Kameleoon
Marketing tools
Google Tag Manager (via wwi.sbe.lexware.de), Usercentrics Consent Management, Kameleoon A/B Testing
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 and no blocking.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
  3. Multiple certifications and trust seals displayed.
  4. Comprehensive product and service information targeting SMEs and freelancers.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics with consent management.
  6. Clear and professional branding and user experience.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks and animation technologies such as dotLottie. It integrates advanced analytics (Econda) and A/B testing tools (Kameleoon) with user consent managed by Usercentrics. The site is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a high level of technical maturity. Hosting appears to be managed by the parent group, ensuring reliable infrastructure. The technical stack supports a seamless user experience and robust data collection aligned with privacy regulations.
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. 69/100Medium30 findingsView report
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