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Security report for oktv-rlp.de

Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.oktv-rlp.de serves as the official platform for Offene Kanäle (Open Channels) in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, providing citizens with opportunities to create and broadcast local television content. Operated under the auspices of the Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz, it supports community media engagement through volunteer associations and offers services such as live streaming, workshops, and content upload. The site is well-established with over 30 years of history and maintains a strong regional presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with a custom theme and uses several plugins including Contact Form 7, Complianz GDPR for cookie management, FooBox for image lightbox, and Matomo for analytics. The site employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and uses hCaptcha for form protection, reflecting a moderate to good digital maturity. Mobile optimization is basic but functional, and SEO practices are adequately implemented. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, uses encrypted email addresses to reduce scraping, and integrates hCaptcha to mitigate spam. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident, and there is no published security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy. The overall security posture is moderate with room for improvement in header implementation and incident response transparency. Overall, the website is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and professionally maintained. It effectively serves its community media mission with clear contact information and transparent policies. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and improving mobile and accessibility features to further strengthen its security and user experience.

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

4 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 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. 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

  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

  4. 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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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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
61

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The website represents a non-profit community media platform affiliated with the Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz, targeting citizens interested in local television production and broadcasting. Its market position is strong regionally, with over three decades of operation and multiple local offices. The business model relies on volunteer associations and public funding rather than commercial advertising. Key services include live streaming, content upload, workshops, and community events. The partnership ecosystem includes regional media authorities and local broadcasters. Growth indicators include active community engagement and regular content updates. The platform's strategic focus is on fostering citizen participation in media and providing educational resources.

Security posture

The security maturity level is moderate. The site uses HTTPS and integrates hCaptcha for form security, along with GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options limits protection against certain web attacks. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which could hinder timely reporting and mitigation of security issues. Data protection practices are evident through encrypted email display and privacy policy compliance. Overall, the security culture appears cautious but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and establish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting and incident response.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to the latest versions to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance mobile optimization and accessibility to improve user experience across devices and for users with disabilities.
  5. Increase transparency around data retention policies and incident response procedures to strengthen trust and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Medienanstalt Rheinland-Pfalz
Description
Offene Kanäle (OK-TV) in Rheinland-Pfalz provide citizens the opportunity to create and broadcast their own television content. The platform is supported by volunteer associations responsible for technical operations and advisory services. The site promotes community media engagement and local broadcasting.
Key services
Community television broadcasting, Live streaming, Workshops and tutorials, Content upload and sharing, Local media events and awards
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Contact Form 7 plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin, FooBox Image Lightbox, Matomo Analytics, hCaptcha
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
PHP-based CMS, Self-hosted with custom theme (awcbmp)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of hCaptcha for forms
  • Cookie consent management with Complianz plugin
  • Encrypted email addresses to prevent scraping

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 in German and targeted at Rheinland-Pfalz citizens interested in community media.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  5. Multiple regional contact points with verified emails and phone numbers.
  6. No visible security.txt or explicit security policy pages.
  7. Website uses WordPress with several plugins for forms, captcha, and cookie management.
  8. No advertising networks detected; site appears non-commercial and community-focused.
  9. Mobile optimization is basic but functional.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable WordPress platform with a custom theme and uses modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 3.7.1. It integrates several plugins for forms, captcha, cookie management, and analytics, indicating a mature technical stack. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a privacy-conscious approach. Hosting details are not explicit but the use of consultancy name servers suggests managed hosting. Technical risks include missing security headers and potential plugin vulnerabilities if not regularly updated. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from modernization in security and mobile design.
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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