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Security report for vdm-bonn.de

Verband Deutscher Mineralbrunnen e.V. (VDM) · Other · Germany

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Verband Deutscher Mineralbrunnen e.V. (VDM) is a German industry association representing the economic and political interests of the mineral water sector. It serves approximately 150 small and medium-sized mineral water bottling companies, producing over 500 mineral water varieties and numerous medicinal waters. The association acts as a key employer advocate and provides political communication, public relations, and member services. The website is professionally designed using WordPress with modern plugins and SEO optimization, providing a rich user experience and mobile responsiveness. Privacy and cookie compliance are well implemented with Borlabs Cookie and a comprehensive privacy policy. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and secure form handling, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected. Overall, the site reflects a trustworthy, professional organization with a strong digital presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

7 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
72
Security headers
20
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
54
After the cap
49

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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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

VDM holds a strong market position as the primary German association for mineral water producers, focusing on advocacy, sustainability, and public education. Its business model centers on member services and political representation. The website content targets industry members, consumers, and policymakers, emphasizing transparency and information dissemination. The association leverages partnerships with media and uses LinkedIn for social engagement. The absence of direct contact emails in the HTML suggests controlled communication channels, likely via contact forms or member login. The organization appears medium-sized with a regional focus in Germany and a commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and uses security/privacy plugins such as Borlabs Cookie and Ultimate Member GDPR to manage consent and user data securely. Forms use POST methods and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident and could be added to enhance protection. No incident response or security policy is published, which is a gap in transparency and readiness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened with additional headers and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance contact information visibility with verified company emails and phone numbers for better user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verband Deutscher Mineralbrunnen e.V. (VDM)
Description
Der VDM vertritt die politischen und wirtschaftlichen Interessen der deutschen Mineralbrunnenbranche. Rund 150 überwiegend kleine und mittlere Mineralbrunnen-Betriebe füllen über 500 verschiedene Mineralwässer und über 20 Heilwässer ab. Mit ca. 10.000 Beschäftigten ist die Branche ein wichtiger Arbeitgeber der Ernährungsindustrie. Der Verband fokussiert sich auf politische Kommunikation, Informations- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie Dienstleistung für Mitglieder.
Key services
Politische Interessenvertretung, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Informationsbereitstellung, Mitgliederbetreuung
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Borlabs Cookie plugin, Ultimate Member plugin, Simply Gallery Block plugin, SearchWP Live Ajax Search plugin, Bootstrap Carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap (carousel and responsive design)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Login form uses POST method
  • Use of security/privacy plugins (Borlabs Cookie, Ultimate Member GDPR)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Borlabs Cookie (consent management)
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. Professional German association site with clear structure and comprehensive information.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with Borlabs Cookie plugin and detailed privacy policy.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO best practices.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities in HTML.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in provided HTML; contact via member login or contact page.
  7. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn link.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO, Borlabs Cookie for consent management, Ultimate Member for user management, and Bootstrap for responsive design. The site loads moderately fast and is optimized for mobile devices. SEO is well handled with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The use of external resources like Google Analytics and social media embeds is managed with user consent. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected in the provided HTML. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and compliant web presence.
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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