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Security report for vaude.com

VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG · Retail · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG is a well-established German outdoor equipment and apparel company specializing in sustainable products such as clothing, backpacks, and cycling bags. The company targets environmentally conscious outdoor enthusiasts and offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform with a strong emphasis on sustainability and quality. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with modern e-commerce features and a clear focus on user experience and privacy compliance. Technically, the site is built on Magento Commerce with integrations for analytics (Matomo) and consent management (Usercentrics), reflecting a commitment to data privacy and performance monitoring. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and secure form handling, although there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and incident response information. The absence of WHOIS data is unusual but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the brand's strong market presence and trust indicators. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency and accessibility compliance to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

2 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.

    • 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

  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

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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
84

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

VAUDE holds a strong market position in the European outdoor retail sector, leveraging sustainability certifications and a broad product portfolio to appeal to a growing eco-conscious customer base. The business model centers on direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales complemented by customer service and rental services. The company benefits from a consistent brand image and a well-structured website that supports multiple languages and regional markets. Partnerships and related domains support customer service and second-hand product rental, indicating a diversified approach to customer engagement and sustainability. Growth indicators include active marketing and analytics tools, as well as a comprehensive content strategy through blogs and product storytelling.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS, CSP, and other security headers implemented. Privacy compliance is robust with clear cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy aligned with GDPR. However, the lack of a public security.txt file and incident response contact details suggests room for improvement in vulnerability disclosure and incident management transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party scripts is managed with consent, reducing privacy risks. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and customer trust but could benefit from formalized security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  2. Add an incident response policy and dedicated security contact email to the website.
  3. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider pursuing formal security certifications such as ISO 27001 to strengthen security governance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VAUDE Sport GmbH & Co. KG
Description
Nachhaltige Outdoorbekleidung und Ausrüstung von VAUDE online kaufen ✓ umweltfreundlich, langlebig, hochwertig ✓ Schneller Versand ✓ 21 Tage Rückgabe
Key services
Online retail of outdoor clothing, Rucksacks and bags, Cycling accessories, Sustainable product lines, Customer service and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento Commerce, Matomo Analytics, Usercentrics CMP, New Relic Browser monitoring, Olegnax Carousel, JavaScript ES6+
Frameworks
RequireJS, KnockoutJS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Secure login forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP, AB Tasty
Transparency
good

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. Strong focus on sustainability and outdoor products.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  4. No signs of phishing or malware.
  5. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual but not necessarily malicious.
  6. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools with privacy considerations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Magento Commerce, a robust e-commerce platform, and utilizes modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as RequireJS and KnockoutJS. Analytics are handled via Matomo, providing privacy-focused tracking, complemented by Usercentrics for consent management. The site loads CSS and fonts efficiently and supports responsive design for mobile devices. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in image loading and script management. The technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure e-commerce experience but could improve in hosting transparency and performance tuning.
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. 84/100Low23 findingsView report
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