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Security report for tablebooker.be

Tablebooker · Hospitality · Belgium

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Tablebooker is an established online platform specializing in restaurant discovery and real-time table reservations primarily serving the Belgian market. The website offers a comprehensive database of over 17,500 restaurants with more than 250,000 user reviews, positioning itself as a leading service in the hospitality sector. The platform targets consumers seeking convenient and efficient restaurant booking experiences, leveraging a user-friendly interface and multilingual support (Dutch, French, English). Technically, the website employs a mature technology stack including JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Select2, and Moment.js, alongside integrations with Google services like reCAPTCHA, Maps API, and Analytics. The use of server-side templating (Thymeleaf) indicates a robust backend infrastructure. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though some libraries are outdated, suggesting opportunities for modernization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and integrates anti-bot measures via reCAPTCHA. It also implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, reflecting a commitment to privacy compliance. However, the absence of visible security headers and the use of an older jQuery version present potential vulnerabilities. The lack of publicly available incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies indicates areas for improvement in security transparency. Overall, the website is professionally designed and trustworthy, with strong business credibility and user engagement. The primary risk factor is the missing WHOIS registration data, which raises questions about domain legitimacy despite the active and professional online presence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, updating libraries, and publishing clear security and incident response policies to bolster trust and compliance.

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

5 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 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 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
67
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
70

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

Tablebooker operates as a key player in Belgium's restaurant booking market, offering a platform that aggregates extensive restaurant listings and user-generated reviews. Its business model revolves around facilitating online reservations and providing promotional opportunities for restaurants. The company leverages partnerships with related service providers such as Tablemanager for reservation management and Restofactory for website creation, indicating a well-integrated ecosystem. The presence of social media channels and marketing tools suggests active customer engagement and brand building. Growth indicators include a large database and multilingual support, targeting a broad consumer base. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive coverage and real-time booking capabilities.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with enforced HTTPS and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. The cookie consent framework supports GDPR compliance, enhancing user privacy protections. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.11.3) introduces potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited if not patched. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms were found, which may hinder timely security issue management. Overall, while foundational security measures are in place, there is room for improvement in advanced security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest stable versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish clear security policies and incident response procedures on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.
  5. Enhance WHOIS registration transparency or use verified domain registration to improve domain legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Tablebooker
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Tablebooker
Description
De referentie om een restaurant te zoeken in België. Lees meer dan 250.000 beoordelingen over meer dan 17.500 aangesloten restaurants
Key services
Restaurant search, Online table reservations, User reviews and ratings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 1.11.3, Select2 4.0.3, Moment.js 2.10.2, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Maps API
Frameworks
Thymeleaf (server-side templating)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Cookie consent with category management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Analytics, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK
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 interactive features.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain is unregistered, which is unusual for an active commercial site.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  5. Multiple external trusted domains and social media links are present.
  6. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; potential area for improvement.
  7. Use of older jQuery version (1.11.3) may pose security risks.
  8. No visible terms of service page found.
  9. Contact information is clearly presented including phone numbers and physical address.
  10. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of client-side JavaScript libraries (jQuery 1.11.3, Select2, Moment.js) and server-side Thymeleaf templating, indicating a hybrid rendering approach. Integration with Google services (reCAPTCHA, Maps API, Analytics) supports functionality and user experience. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design elements and accessibility features, though accessibility could be improved. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and lazy loading of images. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. Technical risks include reliance on outdated libraries and missing security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified in the content.
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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