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Security report for stiftung-pro-alter.de

Stiftung ProAlter · Non-profit · Germany

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Stiftung ProAlter is a German non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting the civic engagement of elderly people to maintain self-determination and quality of life. The website presents a clear mission focused on supporting volunteerism among seniors and fostering intergenerational networking. The organization positions itself as a niche player in the non-profit sector with a focus on social and community services. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with Elementor and uses modern plugins such as Borlabs Cookie for privacy compliance. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and accessible, with good SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Overall, the site reflects a professional and trustworthy non-profit entity with good digital maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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';…

  3. 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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
46

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The foundation operates in the non-profit sector targeting elderly citizens and volunteers. Its business model revolves around social engagement and community support, with key services including volunteer recognition awards and networking facilitation. The website content and structure indicate a small-sized organization with a focused mission. There is no evidence of commercial activities or subsidiaries. The foundation maintains transparency through an impressum and privacy policy, enhancing trust. The lack of phone contact and physical address on the main page suggests a lean operational model relying on email and web contact forms. The foundation's market position is stable within its niche, supported by visible engagement awards and community references.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and uses a reputable cookie consent management system (Borlabs Cookie), indicating compliance with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident in the HTML source, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site lacks a published security policy or incident response contact, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening and formal documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers like CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and provide a dedicated incident response contact email to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability risks.
  4. Consider adding phone contact or physical address details to enhance business credibility and user trust.
  5. Conduct periodic security audits and vulnerability scans to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stiftung ProAlter
Description
Die Stiftung ProAlter fördert das bürgerschaftliche Engagement älterer Menschen zur Erhaltung von Selbstbestimmung und Lebensqualität. Sie unterstützt gesellschaftliche Mitwirkung und generationenübergreifende Vernetzung.
Key services
Förderung ehrenamtlichen Engagements, Auszeichnung von Engagementpreisen, Information und Vernetzung, Unterstützung generationenübergreifender Projekte
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Elementor, Borlabs Cookie, Lightbox Gallery
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
PHP-based CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Borlabs Cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie (consent management)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained non-profit foundation site.
  2. Clear focus on senior citizen engagement and societal contribution.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with Borlabs Cookie plugin.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. Use of modern WordPress CMS with Elementor builder.
  8. No advertising or tracking beyond cookie consent mechanism.
  9. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed on main page.
  10. Contact primarily via email and contact form.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using version 6.8.3, enhanced by the Elementor page builder for flexible content management. It leverages jQuery 3.7.1 and several plugins including Borlabs Cookie for GDPR-compliant cookie management and Lightbox Gallery for media display. The site is hosted with DNS managed by DomainControl (GoDaddy), indicating a reputable hosting environment. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features implemented. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. There is no evidence of legacy or vulnerable libraries. The technical stack is well-maintained but could be improved by adding explicit security headers and optimizing performance further.
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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