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Security report for maxcluster.de

maxcluster GmbH · E-commerce · Germany

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

maxcluster GmbH is a German-based managed hosting provider specializing in scalable, high-performance cluster hosting solutions tailored for e-commerce platforms such as Shopware, Magento, WordPress, and others. Established in 2011, the company positions itself as Germany's leading e-commerce host, offering a comprehensive suite of hosting and managed services with a strong emphasis on security, performance, and customer support. Their target audience includes online shops, agencies, and e-commerce businesses seeking reliable and scalable hosting infrastructure. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive content tailored to their market segment. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS and leverages modern web technologies including JavaScript frameworks, HubSpot forms for lead generation, and Iubenda for cookie compliance. The hosting infrastructure is TÜV-certified, with proprietary data centers and advanced security measures such as DDoS protection, malware scanning, and 24/7 monitoring. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and integrates marketing and analytics tools responsibly. From a security perspective, maxcluster demonstrates a strong posture with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and proactive incident response capabilities. However, there is room for improvement in publishing a formal vulnerability disclosure policy and providing explicit data protection officer contact details. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the website content, reinforcing the legitimacy and trustworthiness of the business. The overall risk assessment is low, with no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content detected. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around vulnerability disclosures and incident response, which would further strengthen trust and compliance. The website scores highly across content quality, technical implementation, security, privacy compliance, and business credibility, making it a robust and professional digital asset for maxcluster GmbH.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

7 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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';…

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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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
98
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
40
Average
59

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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

Total records
111
Employees
0
Customers
86
Third parties
25
Weak passwords
1%

5 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

maxcluster GmbH operates in the competitive managed hosting market with a clear focus on e-commerce platforms, leveraging over a decade of experience and a TÜV-certified infrastructure. Their business model centers on providing tailored hosting solutions with high availability, security, and expert support, targeting medium to large e-commerce businesses and agencies. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with major platform providers like Shopware, Magento, and WordPress, enhancing their service portfolio. Revenue streams likely include subscription-based hosting plans, managed services, and consulting. The website's extensive content, testimonials, and awards indicate a mature market presence and a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. Their strategic use of marketing tools and analytics supports growth and customer engagement.

Security posture

maxcluster exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and advanced protective measures including DDoS mitigation, malware scanning, and daily backups. The company operates its own TÜV-certified data centers, ensuring compliance with high security standards and GDPR requirements. Incident response mechanisms are implied through contact channels and monitoring but lack a publicly documented vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. The security score is high, reflecting best practices and proactive risk management. Enhancing transparency around vulnerability reporting and data protection officer contacts would further improve compliance and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit contact information for the Data Protection Officer to enhance GDPR compliance transparency.
  3. Enhance incident response documentation and public communication channels for security events.
  4. Maintain and regularly update security headers and scanning tools to mitigate emerging threats.
  5. Continue investing in accessibility and mobile optimization to improve user experience and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
maxcluster GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
maxcluster GmbH
Description
Cluster Hosting für Onlineshops, Agenturen & E-Commerce. Shopware Hosting Partner | Sicherheit, 24/7 Support, Skalierbarkeit, Updates | Shopsysteme
Key services
Managed Web Cluster Hosting, Shopware Hosting, Magento Hosting, Wordpress Hosting, Hyvä Hosting, Akeneo Hosting, Pimcore Hosting, Typo3 Hosting, PHP Hosting, Managed Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Forms, Iubenda Cookie Solution, Slick Carousel, Lazy Loading Images, Varnish, Redis, Solr, Elasticsearch, PHP 8
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Platforms
Managed Hosting Platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DDoS protection
  • Daily backups
  • External firewall
  • Malware scanning
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Proactive incident response

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
HubSpot Forms, Iubenda Cookie Solution
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 no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented
  3. Strong focus on e-commerce hosting with multiple platform specializations
  4. Good integration of privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms
  5. Multiple contact channels and clear business information
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS TYPO3
  7. Strong security posture with certifications and best practices
  8. Active marketing and analytics tools with moderate user tracking
  9. High-quality design and user experience
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise-grade websites. It employs modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks, including Google Tag Manager for analytics and HubSpot for marketing automation. The site uses lazy loading for images and videos to optimize performance and integrates Iubenda for cookie consent management, indicating attention to privacy compliance. Hosting is provided on maxcluster's own TÜV-certified infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive CSS and accessibility features, supporting a broad user base. Technical risks are minimal, with no outdated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting formal security disclosure standards and enhancing data protection transparency.
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. 64/100Medium25 findingsView report
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