Base44 vs Bolt.new Security
Base44 and Bolt.new are AI-powered app builders that generate full-stack applications. Both share similar security characteristics common to vibe coding tools.
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The Verdict
Both platforms generate similar security issues because AI-generated code prioritizes functionality over security. Bolt's WebContainer is more private during development, but the deployed apps have similar vulnerability patterns.
Scan apps from either platform before launch. Focus on: moving secrets to environment variables, enabling RLS, configuring security headers, and disabling source maps.
Industry Security Context
When comparing Base44 vs Bolt.new, consider these broader security trends.
of Lovable applications (170 out of 1,645) had exposed user data in the CVE-2025-48757 incident
Source: CVE-2025-48757 security advisory
of data breaches involve databases with misconfigured access controls
Source: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
average cost of a data breach in 2023
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023
“Vibe coding your way to a production codebase is clearly risky. Most of the work we do as software engineers involves evolving existing systems, where the quality and understandability of the underlying code is crucial.”
Using Base44 or Bolt.new?
Regardless of which platform you choose, VAS scans for security issues specific to your stack.
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Is Bolt's WebContainer more secure for development?
Yes, WebContainers run in your browser so code doesn't touch Bolt's servers during development. However, the security of your DEPLOYED app depends on your configuration, not where you developed it. Both platforms need security review before production.
Which platform has better backend security options?
Bolt offers more flexibility (Supabase or Firebase), but this doesn't make it more secure. You still need to configure RLS (Supabase) or Security Rules (Firebase). More options means more security models to learn.
How do I know if my app from either platform is secure?
Run a VAS scan to check for common issues: exposed secrets, missing RLS, security headers, authentication weaknesses. Both platforms generate code that needs these checks before production deployment.