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Security report for lutherweg-bayern.de

Deutsche Lutherweg-Gesellschaft e. V. · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Deutsche Lutherweg-Gesellschaft e. V. operates the Lutherweg Bayern website, promoting a cultural and religious pilgrimage route network centered on Martin Luther's historical sites. The organization targets pilgrims, hikers, and visitors interested in the Reformation and cultural heritage, positioning itself as a regional non-profit entity focused on tourism and education. The website provides route information, pilgrimage offers, maps, and a newsletter subscription to engage its audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 using the GeneratePress theme and several plugins including Complianz GDPR for cookie consent and WPForms for user interaction. It is hosted on webgo.de servers with HTTPS enforced, indicating a modern and secure infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some security headers are missing. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, GDPR compliance, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the site lacks explicit security policies or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. Privacy compliance is well handled with clear cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, serving its niche audience effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would further strengthen its security posture and user trust.

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. 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

  2. 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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
72
Security headers
95
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
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

Breach exposure

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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

The organization operates in the non-profit sector, focusing on cultural tourism and religious pilgrimage routes in Germany, particularly Bavaria. Its market position is regional with partnerships linking to other Lutherweg sites across German states. The business model revolves around promoting pilgrimage routes and cultural heritage, supported by community and church collaborations. Revenue streams likely include donations, memberships, and possibly grants. The target customers are pilgrims, tourists, and cultural visitors interested in the Reformation. The website's content and partner links indicate a well-established network with growth potential through expanded route offerings and digital engagement. Partnerships with regional tourism boards and church organizations enhance credibility and reach. The site’s newsletter and downloadable materials support ongoing engagement. The lack of commercial advertising suggests a focus on mission over profit. Overall, the organization demonstrates a stable and focused operational model with clear cultural and educational objectives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Use of nonce and recaptcha in forms indicates attention to preventing automated abuse. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No public security policy or incident response contact information was found, which could hinder effective vulnerability reporting and incident management. The site uses reputable plugins and a well-maintained WordPress core version, reducing risk of known vulnerabilities. Regular updates and security audits are recommended. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adding security headers and formalizing incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to the latest versions to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to provide a standardized vulnerability disclosure channel.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Deutsche Lutherweg-Gesellschaft e. V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Lutherweg-Gesellschaft e. V.
Description
Der Lutherweg ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt von Kirchen, Tourismusverbänden, Kommunen und weiteren Trägern. Er ist ein Wegenetz, das sich überwiegend in Mitteldeutschland erstreckt und sich an Pilger, Wanderer und Besucher richtet, die an der Reformation und ihren Wirkungen interessiert sind.
Key services
Information about Lutherweg routes, Pilgrimage offers, Maps and downloads, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP (implied), jQuery 3.7.1, GeneratePress theme, Complianz GDPR plugin, Maps Marker Pro plugin, WPForms Lite plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of nonce and recaptcha for forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR cookie consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on cultural and religious pilgrimage routes related to Martin Luther.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and themes indicates active maintenance.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  6. No evidence of security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No advertising or tracking networks detected beyond cookie consent plugin.
  8. No social media links explicitly found in the HTML content.
  9. Newsletter form collects email with GDPR consent checkbox.
  10. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL configuration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with the GeneratePress theme and several well-known plugins such as Complianz GDPR for cookie management and WPForms Lite for form handling. The hosting provider is webgo.de, indicated by the nameservers. The site uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificates ensuring encrypted communication. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization in place. The site includes custom fonts loaded from its own domain, enhancing branding consistency. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation menus. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and accessibility compliance to further modernize the technical infrastructure.
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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