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Security report for mimebu.it

Mimebù · Education · Italy

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Mimebù is an Italian publishing company specializing in children's and educational books, offering a diverse catalog including illustrated albums, narrative series, and interactive ebooks. The website serves as an e-commerce platform targeting children, educators, parents, and book retailers, positioning itself as a niche player in the Italian educational publishing market. The company leverages WordPress and WooCommerce for its digital presence, with additional plugins for SEO and downloads. While the site is well-structured and visually consistent, it lacks visible privacy and terms of service policies, which are important for compliance and trust. The cookie consent mechanism is implemented, indicating some attention to privacy regulations. Technically, the site uses an outdated WordPress and WooCommerce version, which poses security risks and should be updated promptly. Security headers are not evident, and no advanced analytics or tracking services are detected, suggesting minimal user tracking. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from security and compliance improvements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

5 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"

    • 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';…

  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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
54

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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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Mimebù operates as a small-sized Italian publisher focusing on children's literature and educational content. Its business model combines publishing with direct e-commerce sales through its website. The company targets a specialized audience including schools and families, with offerings that include physical books and interactive ebooks. The presence of newsletter subscriptions and social media channels indicates efforts to engage customers and build community. The lack of visible contact emails or phone numbers suggests reliance on web forms for communication. The website's SEO and content quality support its market positioning, but the outdated platform versions may hinder scalability and security. No partnerships or subsidiaries are explicitly identified, indicating a focused, independent operation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent banner, demonstrating basic security and privacy awareness. However, the use of outdated WordPress (4.6.23) and WooCommerce (2.6.12) versions introduces significant vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or credentials were found in the HTML content. Forms are present but no advanced anti-CSRF or input validation mechanisms are visible. Incident response contacts or security policies are not published, limiting transparency. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires urgent updates and enhancements to reduce risk.

Recommendations

  1. Upgrade WordPress and WooCommerce to the latest stable versions to address known vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish clear privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve compliance and user trust.
  3. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection.
  4. Add explicit contact information including company email and phone number for customer support and incident reporting.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mimebù
Description
Mimebù is an Italian publishing company specializing in children's books, illustrated albums, interactive ebooks, and educational literature. The website offers a catalog of books including categories like illustrated albums, narrative for different age groups, philosophy for children, and adult essays. It targets children, educators, parents, and book retailers.
Key services
Publishing and selling children's books, Interactive ebooks, Educational projects for schools, Catalog distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 4.6.23, WooCommerce 2.6.12, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery 1.12.4, Simple Download Monitor plugin, Swift Framework, Bootstrap, FontAwesome
Frameworks
WordPress, WooCommerce
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Simple Download Monitor
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based e-commerce site for a niche Italian publisher.
  2. Content is rich with product listings, descriptions, and author information.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage or main navigation.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via a plugin with a visible banner.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms and pages.
  6. Site uses outdated WordPress and WooCommerce versions, posing potential security risks.
  7. No advanced security headers detected in the HTML content.
  8. Social media presence is limited to Facebook and Instagram.
  9. No analytics or tracking scripts like Google Analytics detected in the provided HTML.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality, supplemented by plugins such as Yoast SEO and Simple Download Monitor. It uses jQuery 1.12.4 and Bootstrap for frontend styling and responsiveness. The site is mobile-optimized with a responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with no explicit performance optimization scripts detected. The HTML is valid and SEO meta tags including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data are properly implemented, aiding search engine visibility. However, the platform versions are outdated, which may introduce technical debt and security risks. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation support.
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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