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Security report for sovendus.com

Sovendus · E-commerce · Germany

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Sovendus operates a leading European e-commerce marketing network specializing in voucher and checkout marketing solutions. Their platform connects over 2,600 online shops across 14 countries, reaching millions of active online buyers monthly. The company offers a suite of services including voucher networks, checkout benefits, conversion optimization, email marketing, and lead generation, positioning itself as a key player in driving and monetizing e-commerce transactions. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and optimized for SEO and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern libraries and performance optimizations. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, ISO 27001 certifications, and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some HTTP security headers could be improved. The WHOIS data for the subdomain is unavailable, which is typical for subdomains, and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Overall, Sovendus presents a credible, secure, and business-focused online presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. 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
  3. 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
68

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 sovendus.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
228
Employees
0
Customers
175
Third parties
53
Weak passwords
22%

7 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

Sovendus targets e-commerce businesses seeking to increase sales, customer acquisition, and conversion rates through performance-based marketing solutions. Their business model is centered on providing marketing services that generate measurable results, with clients paying based on performance. The company has established partnerships with well-known brands such as Douglas, HelloFresh, and IKEA, enhancing its market credibility. The multilingual site and presence in multiple European countries indicate a strategic international expansion. The company emphasizes data-driven marketing, leveraging AI algorithms for personalized product offerings. Their ecosystem includes affiliate marketing, newsletter campaigns, and checkout incentives, creating multiple revenue streams and customer engagement points.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS and hosting in ISO 27001 and BSI Grundschutz certified data centers. Cookie consent is implemented via Borlabs Cookie, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly set, representing an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure page suggests an opportunity to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures align well with industry standards for a marketing service provider.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure or security contact page to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for security vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance visibility of company contact information such as verified emails and phone numbers to improve trust and compliance.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies regularly to ensure ongoing GDPR and ePrivacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sovendus
Description
Sovendus bietet als führendes Netzwerk für Gutscheine und Vorteilsangebote ein Gutschein-Netzwerk mit über 1.100 Partnershops in 10 Ländern für mehr Neukunden & bessere Kundenbindung.
Key services
Voucher Network, Checkout Benefits, Optimize (Conversion Rate Optimization), Mail (Newsletter Marketing), Leads (Newsletter Address Acquisition)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Elementor, jQuery 3.5.1, Swiper.js, Borlabs Cookie, Rank Math SEO, WP Rocket
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of ISO 27001 certified hosting/datacenters
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
TradeDoubler, Webgains
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Elementor, Borlabs Cookie
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong focus on e-commerce marketing solutions with multiple product offerings
  3. Good use of structured data and SEO best practices
  4. Multiple language versions available indicating international presence
  5. No direct email or phone contacts found on main page; contact via forms
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and accessible
  7. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor)
  8. Security posture is good with HTTPS and certifications mentioned
  9. WHOIS data for subdomain not available, but this is expected for subdomains
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, utilizing jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, and Rank Math for SEO optimization. Performance optimizations include WP Rocket caching and preconnect hints for external resources. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features like skip links and contrast toggles. Structured data is implemented via JSON-LD for organization, website, and article schema enhancing SEO. Hosting details are not explicit, but data centers comply with ISO 27001 standards. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting a fast and user-friendly 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 69/100Medium26 findingsView report
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