The security risks we prioritize first
We focus on risks that can create direct customer harm or business damage. That includes exposed credentials, broken access control, data leaks, insecure file uploads, unsafe admin routes, missing rate limits, weak payment verification, prompt injection, excessive AI permissions, and sensitive information disclosure.
Why AI-generated apps need a different review
Traditional code review assumes someone understands the code they are shipping. Vibe-coded apps are different because the founder may have validated the product by clicking through the UI, not by checking the hidden rules. The app can look premium while the database allows unsafe reads, the frontend exposes keys, or an AI feature accepts instructions that override the intended behavior.
Security checklist for AI-built apps
- Move all private keys and tokens into server-side environment variables.
- Verify every user-owned database row is protected by server checks or row-level security.
- Confirm payment webhooks are signed and cannot be spoofed from the browser.
- Limit AI tool access, file access, and actions the model can perform.
- Sanitize uploads, generated HTML, markdown, and AI outputs before rendering.
- Add logging and alerting for failed auth, payment errors, and unusual AI usage.
Best time to do this review
The best time is before launch. The second-best time is before traffic increases. If your product already has users, prioritize a review before adding ads, onboarding a customer with sensitive data, launching a marketplace, or expanding AI features that can spend money on every request.