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Security report for sagscoburg.de

Stadt Coburg · Government · Germany

Partial score · DNS & email only

39/100

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

Stadt Coburg operates the 'Sag's Coburg' platform, a municipal government website designed to facilitate communication between residents and city authorities by enabling citizens to report issues, provide suggestions, and offer compliments related to public spaces and services. The platform supports civic engagement and aims to improve the quality of life in Coburg through timely feedback and municipal responsiveness. The website is well-branded with official city logos and social media presence, targeting local residents and visitors. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS using the Enfold theme and Avia framework, hosted on RZone servers. It employs Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized and features good SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. No forms are embedded on the analyzed page; reporting is redirected to an external city domain. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent banners but lacks visible security headers in the HTML content. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is limited but consistent with a legitimate municipal domain. Privacy policies and terms of service are present and comprehensive, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy, professional, and functional government service platform with moderate technical sophistication and good privacy practices. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency could enhance its security posture further.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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
0
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
20
Average
39

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Stadt Coburg positions itself as a local government entity providing digital services to its residents. The 'Sag's Coburg' platform is a key tool for citizen engagement, enabling efficient reporting of public space issues and feedback. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on public administration and community interaction. The website supports the city’s transparency and responsiveness, strengthening community trust. Partnerships include the official city website and social media channels. The platform's growth potential lies in expanding digital services and improving user experience. Revenue streams are typical for government entities, funded by municipal budgets. The partnership ecosystem is limited to official city services and local government initiatives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and privacy-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Use of Matomo analytics indicates a preference for privacy-friendly tracking. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which may limit transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analyzed content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policy and cookie management. The security culture appears cautious but could benefit from enhanced technical controls and documented incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  5. Consider integrating direct reporting forms on the platform with secure input validation to streamline user submissions.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stadt Coburg
Description
Stadt Coburg provides a platform for citizens to report issues, suggestions, and compliments related to public spaces and services in Coburg. The site aims to facilitate communication between residents and municipal authorities to improve the city environment.
Key services
Public issue reporting, Citizen feedback collection, Information dissemination about city services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Enfold Theme, Podlove Podcasting Plugin
Frameworks
Avia Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
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 a municipal government platform for citizen reporting and feedback.
  2. Content is in German and well structured for target audience.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on this page.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and linked.
  5. Uses Matomo analytics for privacy-friendly tracking.
  6. No visible security headers detected in HTML content.
  7. No forms present on this page; reporting is done via external link to https://www.coburg.de/sc.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram with official city accounts.
  9. Website uses WordPress CMS with Enfold theme and Avia framework.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature and widely used CMS platform (WordPress) with a commercial theme (Enfold) and Avia framework, indicating a stable and maintainable infrastructure. The use of Matomo analytics reflects a commitment to privacy. Hosting on RZone is consistent with regional hosting providers. Performance is moderate with standard optimization; mobile responsiveness is good. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries like jQuery and includes media player support. Some technical debt is indicated by the lack of advanced security headers and basic accessibility implementation. Opportunities exist to modernize front-end technologies and improve security configurations to reduce risk and improve user experience.
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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