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Security report for vogel-software.de

Vogel Software GmbH · Technology · Germany

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Vogel Software GmbH is a small, established German software company specializing in custom software development, particularly in Warenwirtschaft (inventory management) and Produktionsplanung (production planning) systems using Visual FoxPro and .NET technologies. Founded in 1989, the company offers tailored software solutions, coaching, and porting services, targeting SMEs in various sectors including trade, industry, and engineering firms. Their flagship products include vmAuftrag and the StarLib C# framework. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with detailed business and contact information, supporting their market credibility. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and Google reCAPTCHA for form security. Hosting is managed via nshost2.de name servers, and the site includes analytics via Piwik. While the site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, some security best practices like security headers (CSP, HSTS) are missing, and no cookie consent mechanism is implemented despite cookie usage. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and protects its contact form with reCAPTCHA, but lacks explicit security policies and incident response information. The WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and long-standing registration consistent with the company's history. Overall, the site is trustworthy, safe, and professionally maintained, though improvements in security headers and privacy compliance could enhance its posture. The risk level is low, with no signs of malicious content or blocking mechanisms. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, adding cookie consent, and publishing security policies to strengthen compliance and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

9 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

  2. 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

  3. 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';…

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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
15
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
28
Average
43

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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Vogel Software GmbH operates in a niche market providing specialized ERP and production planning software solutions primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises in Germany. Their competitive advantage lies in deep expertise with legacy Visual FoxPro systems and modern .NET frameworks, enabling smooth porting and modernization services. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, custom development, coaching, and support. The company maintains a strong local presence with detailed references and client testimonials, indicating stable customer relationships. Partnerships with technology providers and distributors are sought, especially for their vmAuftrag product. The business model is service and product-oriented with a focus on long-term client engagement and tailored solutions. Growth potential exists in modernization projects and expanding coaching services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enabled, and Google reCAPTCHA protects the contact form, reducing spam and automated abuse risks. However, the absence of key HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Content-Type-Options weakens defense against common web attacks like clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which may impact transparency and preparedness. Data protection practices are partially addressed via a comprehensive privacy policy, but lack of cookie consent mechanisms is a compliance gap under GDPR. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business but can be improved to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and inform users about cookie usage.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct performance optimization to improve user experience and SEO.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Vogel Software GmbH
VAT number
DE 814439907
Registration number
HRB 2344
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vogel Software GmbH
Description
Warenwirtschaft & Produktionsplanung Frameworks für VFP/.NET Individualprogrammierung. Maßgeschneiderte Softwareentwicklung, Coaching, Schulungen, Individualsoftware, Warenwirtschaftssysteme, Produktionsplanungssysteme.
Key services
Individual software development, Software coaching and training, Porting Visual FoxPro applications to C#, Custom adaptations of vmAuftrag, Warenwirtschaft and Produktionsplanung software
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, C#, MSSQL, Visual FoxPro, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Frameworks
Bootstrap, StarLib (C# Framework)
Platforms
Windows (target platform for software)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled (implied by origin-trial meta tag referencing https://www.google.com)
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 on contact form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik (Matomo)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik (analytics.ycdn.de)
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
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 no blocking mechanisms.
  2. Comprehensive privacy policy present in German language.
  3. Contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA v2 for spam protection.
  4. Multiple references to company history and team members with contact details.
  5. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks like Bootstrap and jQuery.
  7. References to proprietary software products and frameworks (vmAuftrag, StarLib).
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. No explicit cookie consent banner despite cookie usage.
  10. WHOIS data supports the authenticity and longevity of the business.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a solid technical foundation using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap for responsive design, and jQuery for interactivity. It integrates Google Fonts and Font Awesome for typography and icons, respectively. The contact form is secured with Google reCAPTCHA v2 to prevent spam. Analytics are handled via a self-hosted Piwik (Matomo) instance, indicating a preference for privacy-conscious tracking. Hosting is managed through nshost2.de name servers, suggesting a German hosting provider. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. The site lacks a CMS, indicating a custom or static site approach. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of modern security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are areas for improvement. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with room for modernization in security and privacy compliance.
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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