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Security report for was-vehicles.com

Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH · Transportation · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) is a German-based market leader specializing in the manufacturing and customization of ambulance and special purpose vehicles. Their website showcases a comprehensive portfolio of tailored vehicle solutions designed for emergency services including rescue, police, and disaster management. The company emphasizes innovation, safety, and quality, supported by certifications such as DIN EN ISO 14001. The site is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear contact channels and social media presence, reflecting a mature digital footprint. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frameworks and includes consent management for privacy compliance. Security posture is good with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security headers and incident response information are absent. WHOIS data is missing, which slightly impacts trust but the overall business credibility remains high due to detailed content and transparency. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and improving WHOIS transparency.

Scanned

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

6 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 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';…

  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

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
56

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

WAS holds a strong position in the transportation sector, specifically in emergency vehicle manufacturing. Their business model focuses on bespoke vehicle solutions, servicing a niche but critical market segment of emergency responders and public safety organizations. The company leverages German engineering reputation and innovation to maintain competitive advantage. Their digital presence supports lead generation and customer engagement through detailed product information, service offerings, and a dedicated parts shop. Partnerships are evident with vehicle manufacturers and emergency service providers. Growth indicators include active news updates and career opportunities. The company’s sustainability commitment and certifications further enhance market trust and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which limits transparency in security management. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party libraries and deferred script loading contributes positively to security and performance. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact information.
  3. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve WHOIS transparency or provide domain registration details to enhance trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH
Description
WAS is a leading manufacturer of specialized ambulance and special vehicles, offering tailored vehicle solutions for rescue, police, and disaster protection with high quality and innovation.
Key services
Custom ambulance vehicles, Special vehicles for rescue and police, Vehicle maintenance and service, Innovations center for vehicle technology
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, CookieFirst Consent Management, Photoswipe, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with deferred loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Marketing tools
CookieFirst 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. Uses modern CMS TYPO3 and standard web technologies.
  3. Strong focus on ambulance and special vehicle manufacturing.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management.
  5. Clear contact information including phone, email, and physical address.
  6. Social media presence across multiple platforms.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response contact found.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, which is a potential risk factor.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system suitable for enterprise use. It employs modern front-end technologies including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Slick Carousel for interactive elements. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tags, integrated with CookieFirst for GDPR-compliant consent management. The site loads scripts asynchronously or deferred to optimize performance. Accessibility features such as keyboard navigation and visual assistance tools (Eye-Able) are implemented, enhancing usability. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in loading speed and caching strategies.
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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