UI Bakery Security Best Practices
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These best practices are derived from the actual security findings we see in UI Bakery apps — not a generic OWASP list. Priority ordered: critical items close data-exposure gaps, high items prevent compromise, medium items reduce attack surface. Stack-specific guidance for Postgres included.
Quick Wins
Security Best Practices
#1SQL Injection via AI Queries
highUI Bakery's AI generates queries from natural language that may concatenate user input directly into SQL statements.
Implementation
Use parameterized queries, sanitize all user input, and render dynamic content with framework escaping (React JSX, not dangerouslySetInnerHTML).
#2Workspace-Wide Credential Access
highDatabase and API credentials are often accessible to all workspace members regardless of role.
Implementation
Move all secrets server-side (environment variables, serverless functions). Rotate any keys previously in frontend code. Audit bundles for leftover credentials before each deploy.
#3UI-Only Access Controls
criticalButtons and pages may be hidden by role but the underlying API endpoints remain accessible.
Implementation
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase) or Security Rules (Firebase) on every table. For custom backends, enforce authorization at the query layer — never client-side.
#4Close: Unprotected Admin Endpoints
highSelf-hosted deployments may expose management endpoints without proper authentication.
Implementation
Enforce email verification, minimum password requirements, and rate limiting on auth endpoints. Test auth flows as unauthenticated and cross-user to verify access controls.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
SQL Injection via AI Queries
UI Bakery's AI generates queries from natural language that may concatenate user input directly into SQL statements.
Use parameterized queries, sanitize all user input, and render dynamic content with framework escaping (React JSX, not dangerouslySetInnerHTML).
Workspace-Wide Credential Access
Database and API credentials are often accessible to all workspace members regardless of role.
Move all secrets server-side (environment variables, serverless functions). Rotate any keys previously in frontend code. Audit bundles for leftover credentials before each deploy.
UI-Only Access Controls
Buttons and pages may be hidden by role but the underlying API endpoints remain accessible.
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase) or Security Rules (Firebase) on every table. For custom backends, enforce authorization at the query layer — never client-side.
Unprotected Admin Endpoints
Self-hosted deployments may expose management endpoints without proper authentication.
Enforce email verification, minimum password requirements, and rate limiting on auth endpoints. Test auth flows as unauthenticated and cross-user to verify access controls.
Verify Your UI Bakery App Security
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Get Starter ScanFrequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum security I need for a UI Bakery app?
The critical-priority items above are non-negotiable for any UI Bakery app that handles user data: ui-only access controls. Everything else is iterative.
Should I run a security scan before launching a UI Bakery app?
Yes — unconditionally. The mitigations above are specific enough that a scan proves they're implemented correctly. "I followed the checklist" isn't evidence; "the scan came back clean" is.
Is UI Bakery secure by default?
UI Bakery provides secure infrastructure, but the application-layer configuration (listed above) is the developer's job. The default state of a UI Bakery app before any security work typically has at least one critical-priority issue open.
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Last updated: April 2026