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Security report for werthers-original.co.uk

Storck · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Email security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Werther’s Original is a well-established confectionery brand owned by Storck, specializing in caramel and toffee products. The website serves as a brand and product showcase with rich multimedia content, product catalogs, recipes, and brand storytelling aimed at a general consumer audience in the UK. The business model focuses on retail and brand marketing within the confectionery sector, supported by a large parent company with multiple related brands. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript frameworks and includes Piwik PRO analytics with GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. The site is mobile-optimized and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security posture is moderate; while HTTPS is implied, explicit security headers are not detected, and no dedicated security or incident response policies are published. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration errors, which slightly reduces trust but does not undermine the legitimacy of the brand given the strong corporate backing. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, though improvements in security transparency and WHOIS clarity are recommended.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. 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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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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
74

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

Breach exposure

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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

The website positions Werther’s Original as a premium caramel confectionery brand targeting a broad consumer base in the UK and internationally through related domains. The parent company Storck leverages multiple brand sites to create a cohesive brand ecosystem. The business benefits from strong brand recognition and a diversified product portfolio including candies, toffees, soft caramels, and sugar-free options. The site supports marketing efforts with recipe content and multimedia engagement. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage suggests a focus on brand experience rather than direct sales or support. The partnership ecosystem includes sister brands such as Bendicks and Toffifee, enhancing cross-brand visibility. The business model is retail-focused with digital marketing and brand awareness as key revenue drivers.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is used, and a cookie consent mechanism is implemented to comply with GDPR. However, no explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS are detected, which are recommended best practices. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, limiting transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The use of Piwik PRO analytics indicates a preference for privacy-conscious tracking. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. To improve security posture, the organization should implement security headers, publish a security policy, and consider a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure they do not introduce vulnerabilities or privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Storck
Description
Experience the variety of smooth, rich and creamy caramels handcrafted from the finest ingredients. Learn more about the delicious variety of Werther’s Original caramels.
Key services
Product information, Brand storytelling, Recipe sharing, Product catalog
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, RequireJS, Piwik PRO Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
Piwik PRO Tag Manager
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 about Werther’s Original products.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration error.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact form available.
  6. Uses TYPO3 CMS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  7. Includes Piwik PRO analytics with consent mechanism.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in HTML source.
  9. Branding is consistent and professional.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust open-source content management system, combined with modern JavaScript libraries and RequireJS for modular script loading. The presence of Piwik PRO Tag Manager indicates advanced analytics capabilities with privacy considerations. The site uses responsive images and multimedia content such as videos and carousels to engage users. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous script loading and optimized image delivery. However, no explicit hosting provider information was found. The site could benefit from enhanced accessibility features and improved security header implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and engaging user experience but has room for security and accessibility improvements.
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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