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Security report for pilze-ammersee.de

Other · Germany

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

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website pilze-ammersee.de serves as an educational and informational platform dedicated to the fungi species of the Ammersee region in Germany. It offers extensive photographic content, distribution maps, and detailed descriptions of over 3000 mushroom species, targeting nature enthusiasts, mycology hobbyists, and conservationists. The project is regionally focused and supported by local governmental and mycological organizations, positioning it as a niche but valuable resource within Bavaria and potentially broader German-speaking audiences. Technically, the site is built on the Mezzanine CMS with Bootstrap and jQuery 1.7.1, indicating a somewhat dated but functional technology stack. The site is moderately optimized for mobile and accessibility, with clear navigation and good content relevance. However, there is no evidence of modern security headers or advanced performance optimizations. The absence of HTTPS confirmation and use of an outdated jQuery version pose potential security risks. From a security and compliance perspective, the site lacks visible privacy and cookie policies, GDPR compliance indicators, and contact information for incident response or data protection officers. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, suggesting minimal user tracking. The WHOIS data is limited but consistent with a legitimate domain registered via GoDaddy's nameservers. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and the content is safe and appropriate for general audiences. Overall, the site is a credible, regionally focused educational resource with moderate technical maturity and some security and compliance gaps. Strategic improvements in security posture, privacy compliance, and technical modernization would enhance trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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 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
65
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
25
Average
52

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 pilze-ammersee.de, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

Pilze-ammersee.de operates as a specialized educational platform focusing on the biodiversity of fungi in the Ammersee region. Its market position is that of a niche informational resource supported by regional government and mycological societies, which lends credibility and trust. The business model centers on providing free access to extensive mycological data and educational content, likely funded through public grants and partnerships rather than commercial revenue streams. The target audience includes naturalists, educators, researchers, and conservationists interested in regional biodiversity. The partnership ecosystem includes the Bayerische Mykologische Gesellschaft and the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten, indicating strong local institutional support. The website’s content and structure suggest a focus on long-term educational impact rather than commercial expansion. Growth indicators are not explicit but the extensive dataset and photographic archive imply ongoing data collection and curation efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with no visible advanced security headers or HTTPS confirmation in the provided data. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.7.1) is a notable vulnerability that could expose the site to known exploits. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No incident response or security contact information is provided, limiting transparency and readiness for security events. However, no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of analytics and tracking scripts reduces privacy risks but also limits user behavior insights. Recommendations include upgrading all JavaScript libraries to current secure versions, implementing HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configurations, adding security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.), and publishing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Establishing clear incident response contacts and data protection officer information would further strengthen compliance and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate and enforce secure connections site-wide.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to the latest secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies including GDPR compliance statements and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  5. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and designate a Data Protection Officer or responsible contact to improve transparency and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Die Website bietet mehr als 6000 Bilder, Verbreitungskarten und Beschreibungen von über 3000 Pilzarten in der Ammersee-Region. Enthalten sind ca. 150.000 Fundbeobachtungen. Ziel ist es, die Pilzvielfalt der Region umfassend darzustellen und Naturschutz zu fördern.
Key services
Pilzarten-Bildergalerie, Verbreitungskarten, Beschreibungen von Pilzarten, Bildungsangebote
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.7.1, Bootstrap, Bootstrap Lightbox, Mezzanine CMS
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Mezzanine
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional educational project focused on fungi in the Ammersee region.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found despite GDPR relevance.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the main page.
  4. No security headers or advanced security measures detected in HTML content.
  5. Uses older jQuery version (1.7.1) which may have vulnerabilities.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  7. Navigation and content structure is clear and user-friendly.
  8. No social media links or email addresses found.
  9. WHOIS data is minimal but domain appears stable and consistent with content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Mezzanine CMS platform, utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery 1.7.1 for client-side scripting. The technology stack is functional but dated, with potential security risks due to the old jQuery version. The site includes Bootstrap Lightbox for image display and custom CSS stylesheets. Meta tags for viewport and description are present but keywords are empty, indicating basic SEO implementation. No structured data (JSON-LD) or Open Graph tags were found, limiting rich search engine results. Performance appears moderate with no explicit optimization techniques detected. Mobile optimization is basic, relying on Bootstrap responsiveness but lacking advanced accessibility features. No analytics or tracking scripts are included, which reduces data collection but also limits marketing insights. Hosting provider details are not disclosed, but domain nameservers point to domaincontrol.com, commonly associated with GoDaddy. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the site’s educational purpose but would benefit from modernization and enhanced security measures.
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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