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Security report for verlagshaus24.com

Retail · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Verlagshaus24.com is a German-language e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of books, magazines, calendars, and subscription services. The website targets German-speaking readers and hobbyists interested in various thematic worlds such as travel, history, DIY, and more. The business operates primarily as an online retailer leveraging a Magento 2 infrastructure, integrating multiple marketing and tracking tools to optimize customer engagement and sales. The platform offers a broad catalog with clear navigation and thematic categorization, supporting a medium-sized retail operation in the publishing sector. Technically, the website is built on a modern Magento 2 CMS with extensive use of RequireJS, jQuery, and integrations such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Taboola, Hotjar, and GetResponse. The site is mobile-optimized and employs security measures including HTTPS and invisible reCAPTCHA on forms. However, explicit security headers are not fully implemented, and privacy policy documentation is not clearly accessible, which may impact compliance and user trust. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses CAPTCHA to protect forms, but lacks visible security policies or incident response contacts. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain legitimacy and registration status, which is a critical trust factor. No vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected in the accessible content, and the site does not contain adult or explicit material. Overall, Verlagshaus24.com presents as a professional and functional e-commerce platform with good content quality and marketing sophistication. The primary risks relate to incomplete domain registration transparency and privacy compliance documentation. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy policy visibility, and domain registration clarity would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

    • 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

The website operates in the retail and media sectors, focusing on niche publishing products and subscriptions. Its business model centers on direct online sales and subscription management, targeting German-speaking consumers interested in books and magazines across various themes. The presence of multiple publisher brands and thematic categories suggests a curated marketplace approach. Marketing efforts are robust, leveraging multiple tracking and advertising platforms to drive sales. The lack of explicit company contact details and WHOIS data limits external verification of business legitimacy. The platform likely generates revenue through product sales and subscription fees, with potential growth through expanded marketing and partnerships.

Security posture

The security posture of the website is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and invisible reCAPTCHA is used to protect forms, indicating awareness of basic security practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No security or incident response policies are publicly visible, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a significant concern, as it impairs trust and may indicate registration or privacy issues. The site uses multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts, which could increase the attack surface if not properly managed. Overall, the site is functional and reasonably secure but would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy page to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add explicit security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to strengthen security posture.
  3. Provide clear company contact information, including security incident response contacts.
  4. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security transparency.
  5. Clarify domain registration status and ensure WHOIS data is available and accurate to enhance legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Description
Entdecken Sie unsere Themenwelten ➤ Bücher, Magazine, Kalender ➤ Top-Angebote ➤ Christophorus Verlag☆Christian Verlag☆Bruckmann Verlag u.v.m. ➤ Services
Key services
Online sales of books and magazines, Subscription management, Customer service and support, Thematic curated content and offers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Magento 2, RequireJS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Taboola, Hotjar, Amasty Invisible Captcha, Stripe Integration, GetResponse Integration, Trusted Shops
Frameworks
Magento 2
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Invisible reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie security flags (secure, sameSite)
  • Use of Trusted Shops for trust and reviews

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, GetResponse
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Taboola
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Taboola Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
GetResponse
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a German language e-commerce platform for books and magazines.
  2. Uses Magento 2 CMS with multiple marketing and tracking integrations.
  3. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces domain trust.
  4. Privacy policy page not explicitly found but cookie consent is implemented.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content.
  6. Security best practices partially implemented with HTTPS and CAPTCHA.
  7. No signs of adult or malicious content.
  8. Advertising and tracking scripts are extensive, indicating marketing focus.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Magento 2, a robust e-commerce platform, using RequireJS and jQuery for modular JavaScript loading and UI interactions. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Taboola, Hotjar, and GetResponse, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The site is mobile-optimized and uses secure cookies with appropriate flags. Performance appears moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and deferred resources. However, the site lacks some modern security headers and explicit accessibility features. The absence of WHOIS data and domain registration details is a technical risk that should be addressed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be improved with enhanced security and compliance features.
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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