Firebase Security

Firebase Security Scanner

Using Firebase? Make sure your Security Rules are properly configured. We test your actual database to find exposed data.

Firebase Security Considerations

Firebase makes development fast, but AI-generated code often skips security best practices:

  • !Security Rules may allow unauthorized read/write access
  • !Firestore/Realtime Database exposed without proper rules
  • !Service account keys in client-side code
  • !Authentication bypasses and weak configurations

What We Check

Security Rules

Tests your Firestore and Realtime Database rules by attempting actual read/write operations to verify protection.

Credential Exposure

Scans for service account keys and admin credentials that should never be in client code.

Auth Configuration

Checks authentication settings for weak passwords, missing verification, and other issues.

Security Headers

Verifies your hosting has proper HTTP security headers configured.

What You'll Get

Security Rules audit report
Exposed collections/documents list
Credential exposure check
Auth configuration review
Security headers analysis
Rules fix examples
AI-ready markdown export
Re-scan after fixes

Why Firebase Apps Need Security Scanning

Firebase is powerful for rapid application development, but its security model requires explicit configuration. Unlike traditional backends where access is denied by default, Firebase Security Rules must be written to protect your data.

A common mistake is leaving Security Rules in test mode or using overly permissive rules like 'allow read, write: if true'. This exposes your entire database to anyone who knows your Firebase project ID (which is in your client-side code).

VAS actively tests your Firebase Security Rules by attempting to read and write data as an unauthenticated user. We identify which collections and documents are exposed and provide specific rules to fix each issue.

Secure Your Firebase App

Don't let vulnerabilities compromise your hard work. Scan before you launch and deploy with confidence.

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