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Security report for wildwechsel.de

Wildwechsel · Media · Germany

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Wildwechsel is a regional German media platform specializing in event listings and cultural information for areas including Kassel, Paderborn, Marburg, Nordhessen, and OWL. The website offers comprehensive event data such as concerts, parties, theater, and local activities, targeting a general audience interested in regional happenings. Technically, the site is built on WordPress and integrates various modern web technologies including Google Fonts, FontAwesome, and multiple analytics and advertising scripts. Hosting is provided via GoDaddy, and the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. Security measures include anti-spam and bot detection services, but explicit security headers are lacking, and no formal privacy or cookie policies are detected, indicating room for compliance improvement. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy front with moderate technical performance and good content quality.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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. 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

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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
85
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
100
Average
67

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

Wildwechsel operates as an important media entity within its regional market, focusing on event promotion and cultural engagement. Its business model revolves around providing timely and localized event information, likely monetized through advertising networks such as Google Adsense and advanced ad management tools. The platform maintains a strong social media presence across major networks, enhancing its reach and engagement. While the site lacks explicit corporate registration details and privacy compliance documentation, its consistent branding and content quality position it as a reputable regional media source. Growth opportunities include expanding compliance transparency and enhancing direct contact channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and the use of anti-spam and bot detection technologies. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth capabilities. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The lack of published security policies or incident response contacts suggests limited readiness for handling security incidents or disclosures. Compliance with GDPR is not clearly evidenced, and cookie consent mechanisms are missing, representing compliance gaps. Enhancing security headers, publishing clear privacy and security policies, and establishing incident response contacts would strengthen the security posture significantly.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with explicit GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publicize incident response procedures and contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Audit and monitor third-party scripts regularly to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and mobile optimization to improve user experience and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wildwechsel
Description
Events, Kultur, Konzerte, Party, Theater, Kino, Ausflugstipps in der Region Kassel, Paderborn, Marburg, Nordhessen und OWL
Key services
Event listings, Cultural event information, Party and concert announcements, Local news
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Google Fonts, FontAwesome, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, Advanced Ads, CleverPush
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CleanTalk anti-spam and bot detection
  • No exposed emails in raw form (email decoder used)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense, Advanced Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
CleverPush
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a regional event listing platform in Germany.
  2. Content is in German language targeting local audiences.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content.
  4. Uses multiple third-party scripts for analytics and advertising.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  6. Social media presence is strong with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. No data protection officer contact information found.
  9. Website uses HTTPS and standard security practices but lacks explicit security headers.
  10. Advertising and tracking scripts are present but no clear cookie consent mechanism detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, leveraging a variety of modern web technologies including Google Fonts, FontAwesome icons, and JavaScript libraries such as jQuery. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK) and advertising (Google Adsense, Advanced Ads). Hosting is managed through GoDaddy, as indicated by the nameservers. Performance is moderate with some optimization evident, including lazy loading and font preloading. Mobile optimization is good, but accessibility features are basic and could be improved. The site lacks some modern security headers and explicit privacy compliance features, which are technical debt areas to address. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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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