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Security report for meinestadt.de

meinestadt.de GmbH · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

meinestadt.de GmbH operates a comprehensive regional portal serving all cities in Germany, offering a wide range of local services including job listings, real estate, automotive sales, dating, leisure, events, and business directories. The company has an established market presence since 1996 and targets a broad general audience seeking localized information and services. Technically, the website employs modern frontend technologies such as Vue.js and Tailwind CSS, hosted on AWS infrastructure, and integrates advertising and tracking services like Google DoubleClick and Tealium. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled, but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is limited in the provided content, with no clear privacy or cookie policies detected. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data align well with the business claims, indicating a legitimate and trustworthy operation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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

5 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 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
82
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
67

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 meinestadt.de, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
5,765
Employees
0
Customers
5,709
Third parties
56
Weak passwords
13%

46 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

meinestadt.de holds a strong position as a regional media portal in Germany, leveraging multiple verticals to attract diverse user segments. Its business model revolves around aggregating local information and monetizing through advertising and premium listings. The company benefits from a broad service ecosystem including jobs, real estate, automotive, and dating, which enhances user engagement and cross-selling opportunities. The presence on multiple social media platforms and structured data markup supports brand visibility and SEO. The company appears to operate independently without disclosed parent or subsidiary companies. The portal's longevity since 1996 suggests stable revenue streams and market acceptance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and no exposed sensitive data in the HTML. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. There is no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information, which could hinder timely reporting and mitigation of security issues. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking visible cookie consent mechanisms and detailed privacy policies in the analyzed content. The integration of third-party advertising and tracking services introduces potential privacy risks that should be managed carefully. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but could be improved with enhanced policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security posture.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and advertising integrations to minimize privacy and security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
meinestadt.de GmbH
Description
meinestadt.de ist das Portal für alle Städte Deutschlands. Die lokale Suche mit Jobs, Branchenadressen, Websites, Telefonnummern, Veranstaltungen, Stadtplänen und vielen anderen Informationen sorgt für mehr Durchblick in jeder der 12.241 deutschen Städte.
Key services
Local job listings, Real estate listings, Automobile marketplace, Dating services, Leisure and tourism information, Event listings, Business directory, City maps
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, AWS DNS (Amazon Route 53), Google DoubleClick, Prebid.js, Tealium Tag Management
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CSP or security headers not explicitly detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Prebid.js
Tracking pixels
Tealium, Confiant
Marketing tools
Tealium Tag Manager
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a comprehensive regional portal for German cities with multiple service verticals.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided HTML snippet; may be located elsewhere or dynamically loaded.
  3. Multiple external domains used for advertising and content delivery, mostly reputable.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML content.
  5. Use of modern frontend technologies and responsive design.
  6. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  7. Social media presence is strong with official accounts linked in JSON-LD.
  8. No signs of WAF or content blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered on Vue.js for frontend rendering and Tailwind CSS for styling, indicating a contemporary and maintainable codebase. Hosting on AWS DNS infrastructure suggests reliable and scalable backend support. The site loads multiple JavaScript modules asynchronously, including ad and tracking scripts from reputable providers. Performance is moderate, with responsive design ensuring usability across devices. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter cards, and JSON-LD structured data. However, the lack of explicit CMS identification suggests a custom or proprietary solution, which may require dedicated maintenance resources. Opportunities exist to optimize performance further and enhance security configurations.
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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