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Security report for maakbaarleuven.be

Maakbaar Leuven vzw · Other · Belgium

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Maakbaar Leuven vzw is a small non-profit organization based in Belgium focused on reducing electronic waste through repair and reuse of small electronic devices. The organization collaborates with citizens and other organizations to lead local initiatives against e-waste. Their website reflects a clear mission and community-oriented business model, positioning them as a local leader in environmental sustainability efforts related to electronics. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, with modern technologies such as Google Tag Manager and CookieYes for consent management. The site is hosted likely on SiteGround, performs moderately well, and is optimized for mobile devices. SEO practices are good, with proper metadata and structured data implemented. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and includes a cookie consent mechanism, indicating awareness of privacy compliance. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response information. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with basic privacy standards, though it could improve by publishing privacy and security policies and enhancing security headers. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's profile, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

6 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: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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. 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
35
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
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

Maakbaar Leuven operates in the environmental non-profit sector, focusing on e-waste reduction through repair and reuse. Their market positioning is that of a local leader in Leuven, Belgium, with a clear community engagement approach. The business model revolves around collaboration with citizens and organizations to promote sustainability. Revenue streams are likely grant-based or donation-driven, typical for non-profits. The organization maintains active social media channels to engage its audience and promote projects. Growth indicators include ongoing projects and a clear mission statement. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating an independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent banner in place, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. There is no visible vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which limits transparency in incident handling. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site uses third-party scripts responsibly but should regularly audit these for vulnerabilities. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting room for improvement in formal security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve transparency and legal compliance.
  3. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and incident response.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Maakbaar Leuven vzw
VAT number
BE0731627844
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maakbaar Leuven vzw
Description
Door in te zetten op meer herstel en hergebruik en in samenwerking met burgers en organisaties, wil Maakbaar Leuven een voortrekkersrol spelen in de strijd tegen e-waste veroorzaakt door kleine elektr(on)ische apparaten.
Key services
E-waste reduction, Repair and reuse of small electronic devices, Community collaboration and projects
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Rank Math SEO, CookieYes Consent Management
Frameworks
Astra Theme, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear branding and consistent messaging.
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and functional.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the main page or metadata.
  4. Contact information includes a valid company email and physical address in Belgium.
  5. Social media presence is active with links to Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
  6. Uses modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  7. No critical security issues detected; however, security headers are missing.
  8. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies.
  9. No phone numbers explicitly labeled as company contact found.
  10. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and ease of content management. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and CookieYes for cookie consent management, indicating a mature approach to user tracking and privacy. Hosting appears to be provided by SiteGround, known for reliable performance. The site is mobile-optimized and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility. The technical stack is up-to-date but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and improved accessibility compliance.
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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