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Security report for semae.fr

SEMAE · Other · France

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SEMAE is a French interprofessional organization dedicated to the seed and plant sector, providing comprehensive information, regulatory guidance, certification services, and sector development support. The website serves a broad audience including producers, distributors, educators, journalists, and public officials, positioning itself as a key player in the European seed industry. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Bootstrap and common web technologies, offering a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification but the website content and social media presence indicate a legitimate and professional entity. Overall, the site is well-maintained, informative, and trustworthy for its target audience.

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

8 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

  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 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';…

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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
75
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
62

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention semae.fr, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
10
Employees
0
Customers
7
Third parties
3
Weak passwords
10%

3 subdomains affected

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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

SEMAE operates as an important entity within the agricultural sector, focusing on seeds and plants. Its business model revolves around interprofessional collaboration, regulatory compliance, quality control, and sector promotion. The organization maintains a strong digital presence with multiple partner sites and social media channels, enhancing its outreach and influence. Revenue streams likely include certification services, training, publications, and event organization. The website content reflects a mature organization with strategic initiatives addressing sustainability, innovation, and sector challenges. Growth indicators include active event calendars, podcasts, and educational resources. The partnership ecosystem includes European regulatory bodies and educational platforms, reinforcing its authoritative position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is managed via a recognized tool (tarteaucitron). However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a published security policy or incident response contact, which could improve transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is supported by clear privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the site's informational nature but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly update and audit third-party libraries and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding verified company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to strengthen business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SEMAE
Description
SEMAE is the interprofessional organization for seeds and plants, providing information on varieties, regulations, production, and sector challenges.
Key services
Quality control and official certification (SOC-France), Databases of seed varieties, Regulatory information, Training and education, Publications and statistical data, Event organization and sector communication
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Bootstrap 3.3.7, jQuery, Font Awesome 4.1.0, Google Fonts (Open Sans), AddToAny sharing, Tarteaucitron cookie management
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
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 security-focused cookie management script (tarteaucitron)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
AddToAny, Tarteaucitron
Marketing tools
AddToAny
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 rich content and navigation.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present.
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content.
  6. Social media presence is strong across major platforms.
  7. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and libraries.
  8. Security headers partially implemented; room for improvement.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  10. Content is professional and industry-specific with no adult or questionable material.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using Bootstrap 3.3.7 for responsive design and jQuery for interactivity. It leverages Google Fonts and Font Awesome for typography and icons. The presence of AddToAny and tarteaucitron scripts indicates integration of social sharing and cookie management tools. Performance is moderate with caching and minification evident. Mobile optimization is good, though accessibility features are basic. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting provider details are not explicit. The technical stack is modern but could be updated to newer Bootstrap versions and enhanced with improved accessibility and security 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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