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Security report for upgates.com

EVici webdesign s.r.o. · E-commerce · Czech Republic

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Upgates is a Czech-based company operating a SaaS e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create customizable online stores quickly and cost-effectively. The platform targets businesses seeking scalable and flexible online store solutions, offering a comprehensive set of features including multi-store management, dropshipping, fulfillment, and extensive integrations with payment gateways and marketing tools. Upgates holds a strong market position in the Czech and Slovak markets, supported by positive customer testimonials and industry awards. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap Icons, jQuery, Google Analytics, Bing UET, and the Nette Framework for form validation, ensuring a fast, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses Google reCAPTCHA, and provides granular cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable anomaly that slightly impacts trust but does not detract from the overall professionalism and legitimacy of the business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and investigating the WHOIS data discrepancy.

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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

4 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 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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. 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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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

Upgates operates a subscription-based e-commerce platform with all modules included in pricing, targeting SMEs and larger businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Their competitive advantages include a highly customizable design module, extensive add-ons marketplace, and seamless integrations with logistics, payment, and marketing services. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees and possibly transaction-based fees. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with payment gateways like Comgate and logistics providers. Growth indicators include a 30-day free trial offer and a focus on internationalization features. The company demonstrates a mature digital presence with active social media channels and a comprehensive website.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. Cookie consent is implemented with granular user controls, indicating GDPR compliance. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No public security policy or incident response contacts are found, which could hinder transparency and responsiveness. The missing WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration legitimacy, though no direct vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with better header implementation and public security disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data to improve domain registration transparency.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to security incidents proactively.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
EVici webdesign s.r.o.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EVici webdesign s.r.o.
Description
Get an easily customizable online store for your business. Additionally, no need to purchase additional modules! Each pricing variants includes all the modules.
Key services
Online store creation and rental, Customizable templates and design tools, Add-ons and integrations with payment gateways, carriers, and marketing tools, Dropshipping and fulfillment support, Multi-store and multi-language management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap Icons 1.5.0, jQuery 3.4.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing UET, Google reCAPTCHA, Splide.js carousel, Nette Framework (form validation scripts)
Frameworks
Nette Framework
Platforms
Custom SaaS platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism with granular controls
  • Form validation with client-side and server-side checks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bing UET
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing UET
Marketing tools
Bing UET
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 interactive features
  2. Strong focus on e-commerce platform services with modular pricing
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. Multiple customer testimonials and industry awards displayed
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content
  7. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Bootstrap Icons, jQuery, Google Analytics, Bing UET, and the Nette Framework. The platform appears custom-built with a proprietary CMS and SaaS infrastructure. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and lazy loading of images. The site is fully responsive and accessible, with SEO best practices implemented via meta tags and structured data. Form validation is robust with client and server-side checks. There is no explicit hosting provider information. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and possibly implement a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosures.
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. 60/100Medium32 findingsView report
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