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Security report for pomonafruits.co.uk

Pomona Fruits · E-commerce · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Pomona Fruits operates as a specialized e-commerce retailer focused on providing a wide range of fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, vines, vegetables, ornamental trees, and gardening accessories primarily targeting gardening enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. The website presents a professional and well-structured platform with detailed product descriptions and a clear navigation system, supporting a positive user experience. The business emphasizes quality UK-grown plants and RHS award-winning varieties, positioning itself as a trusted niche player in the gardening e-commerce sector. Technically, the website is built on the Zen Cart e-commerce platform and utilizes modern web technologies including jQuery, Swiper.js, and Google Fonts. It incorporates cookie consent management and tracking pixels such as Facebook Pixel and Google Ads for marketing and analytics purposes. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features could be improved. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism, but lacks several important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a domain registration error indicating the domain name contravenes Nominet UK naming rules, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy. However, the website content and business presentation suggest a legitimate operation. Overall, Pomona Fruits demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for security enhancements and clarification of domain registration status. Strategic improvements in security headers and WHOIS transparency would strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
44
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Pomona Fruits targets a niche market of UK gardeners and fruit growing enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive catalog of fruit trees and related gardening products via an online store. The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a focus on quality and specialist products, supported by trust signals such as RHS awards and a 12-month guarantee. The company leverages digital marketing tools including Facebook Pixel and Google Ads to reach its audience. The website's content and structure indicate a mature digital presence with clear product segmentation and promotional features. However, the lack of visible company registration details and WHOIS data gaps suggest potential areas for business transparency improvement. The company appears to be a small-sized entity with a focused product offering and a loyal customer base in the UK gardening sector.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication, and includes a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, it lacks several critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are important for mitigating common web vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting and clickjacking. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The presence of third-party tracking scripts introduces some privacy considerations but is managed via consent. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. The WHOIS data issue raises a concern about domain legitimacy, which could impact trust. Overall, the security posture is moderate but would benefit from implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing formal security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to enhance web security.
  2. Clarify and correct domain registration details to resolve WHOIS data inconsistencies and improve legitimacy perception.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to increase transparency and trust.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and tracking technologies to ensure privacy compliance and minimize risk.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pomona Fruits
Description
Pomona Fruits are fruit growing specialists offering a range of fruit trees, soft fruits, plants, bushes and vines online or by mail order.
Key services
Online sales of fruit trees, Soft fruit bushes and vines, Vegetables, Ornamental trees and hedging, Gardening accessories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Zen Cart eCommerce, jQuery, FontAwesome, Swiper.js, Google Fonts, Facebook Pixel, CookieControl
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (implied by _ga cookies)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Marketing tools
CookieControl
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform specializing in fruit trees and gardening products.
  2. Content is rich with product listings, categories, and detailed descriptions.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and accessible.
  4. No WHOIS data available due to domain registration error message.
  5. No explicit security headers beyond HTTPS detected.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  8. Multiple external trusted domains used for fonts, scripts, and tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by the Zen Cart e-commerce platform, utilizing a combination of JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, and FontAwesome for icons. Google Fonts are used for typography. The site includes cookie consent management via Civic Cookie Control and integrates Facebook Pixel and Google Ads for marketing and analytics. The HTML structure is valid and supports responsive design, providing a good mobile experience. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities for optimization. The site lacks advanced security headers and formal accessibility features, indicating areas for technical improvement. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical implementation is solid for a small to medium e-commerce site but could be modernized with enhanced security and accessibility practices.
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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