Cursor
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Supabase

Cursor + Supabase Security

Cursor's AI speeds up Supabase integration, but AI-generated database code needs careful review for security issues.

Why Cursor + Supabase?

Cursor's AI excels at generating Supabase queries and integration code. This speed can lead to skipped security configurations.

Common Vulnerabilities

These are the security issues we find most often in Cursor apps using Supabase.

high

AI-Generated Insecure Queries

Cursor may generate queries that work but don't respect authorization boundaries.

critical

Credentials in AI Context

Service keys may be suggested in code or accidentally included in AI context.

critical

Skipped RLS Setup

AI focuses on functionality over security - RLS is often not configured.

medium

Missing Error Handling

Generated code may expose database errors that reveal schema information.

What We Check for Cursor + Supabase

Generated Query Analysis

Review AI-generated Supabase queries for security issues.

Credential Management

Verify credentials are in env files, not in code or AI history.

RLS Configuration

Test all tables for proper Row Level Security.

Error Handling

Check that database errors don't leak sensitive information.

Quick Security Wins

Apply these fixes right now to improve your security.

Add Supabase service keys to .cursorignore
Review all AI-generated Supabase code for hardcoded values
Enable RLS and ask Cursor to help write policies
Add proper error handling that doesn't expose schema
Test generated code with different user roles

The Bottom Line

Cursor + Supabase is productive, but AI-generated code needs security review. Use Cursor to help write RLS policies, not skip them.

Secure Your Cursor + Supabase App

Find Row Level Security misconfigurations, exposed credentials, and other vulnerabilities before attackers do.

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