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Security report for webuy2auction.co.uk

We Buy 2 Auction · Real Estate · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

We Buy 2 Auction operates as a UK-based online auction platform specializing in monthly auctions and clearance services including container clearances, estate agent services, house clearances, and solicitor services. The company targets individuals and businesses interested in auctioning and purchasing items, particularly in the real estate and clearance sectors. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and consistent branding, supporting a small-sized business founded in 2016. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using Elementor and AuctionForge plugins, leveraging modern web technologies such as jQuery and Swiper.js. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO practices and basic accessibility features. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and secure forms, but lacks some recommended security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism or detailed GDPR compliance indicators. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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. 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

  4. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
59
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
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
  • 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 company positions itself as a niche auction house with specialized clearance and estate agent services, leveraging online auctions as a core business model. Its competitive advantage lies in combining auction services with clearance and solicitor-related offerings, targeting a UK regional market. Revenue streams likely include auction fees, consignment commissions, and clearance service charges. The website supports user account management, bidding, and catalog viewing, indicating a mature digital presence. Partnerships with Bidspirit for auction technology suggest a strategic ecosystem. Growth indicators include regular auctions and service diversification. The company maintains clear contact channels and licensing information, enhancing credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure user authentication forms. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options indicates room for improvement. No explicit incident response or security policy pages are found, and there is no vulnerability disclosure mechanism. Data protection practices are basic, with privacy policy present but lacking detailed GDPR compliance statements or cookie consent. The site uses nonce tokens in AJAX calls, which is a positive security practice. Overall, the security posture is functional but could benefit from enhanced headers, policies, and transparency to reduce risk and improve user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve transparency.
  3. Develop and publish an incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure page to enhance security culture and user trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to address potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance GDPR compliance statements and provide clear data retention and user rights information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
We Buy 2 Auction
Description
We Buy 2 Auction is an auction house website offering monthly auctions with services including container clearances, estate agent services, house clearances, and services for solicitors.
Key services
Monthly auctions, Container clearances, Estate agent services, House clearances, Services for solicitors
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Elementor, AuctionForge plugin, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login and registration forms
  • Use of nonce tokens in AJAX calls

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Fonts
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with Elementor and AuctionForge plugin for auction functionality.
  2. Clear navigation with menu items for auctions, services, account management, and contact.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed in footer and contact page.
  4. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy detected.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies found on the site.
  6. Social media links present but URLs are placeholders (#).
  7. Site uses HTTPS and modern web technologies.
  8. Forms collect personal data including name, email, phone, and password with validation.
  9. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  10. No explicit GDPR compliance statements beyond privacy policy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and AuctionForge for auction functionalities. It employs jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements and animations. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets asynchronously and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. Mobile responsiveness is good, supported by Elementor's responsive design features. Accessibility is basic with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. SEO is supported by meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but domain registrar is Easily Limited, a UK-based registrar. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and suitable for the business needs but could benefit from enhanced security 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

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