Last updated: January 12, 2026
Building with MongoDB? This guide covers the essential security steps to protect your application before launch.
Review your MongoDB project for hardcoded API keys, tokens, and credentials. Move them to environment variables.
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase/Postgres) or Security Rules (Firebase) to protect your data.
Configure Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, HSTS, and other security headers.
Enable email verification, enforce password requirements, and implement rate limiting.
Check for known vulnerabilities in your dependencies using npm audit or similar tools.
Use VAS to scan your deployed application for vulnerabilities before launch.
Avoid these common MongoDB security pitfalls:
Use these tools to maintain security throughout development:
Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time checklist. After implementing these steps, use VAS to verify your MongoDB app is secure before launch, and consider regular scans as you add new features.
Priority order: 1) Exposed API keys (rotate immediately), 2) Missing database security (RLS/Security Rules), 3) Authentication weaknesses, 4) Missing security headers. Exposed secrets and open databases are exploitable within minutes of discovery.
No. Most vibe-coded app vulnerabilities are configuration issues, not complex exploits. Enable RLS, move secrets to environment variables, add security headers - these are straightforward steps. Tools like VAS automate the detection so you know exactly what to fix.
Scan before every production deployment. Also scan after major feature additions, dependency updates, or when changing authentication flows. Set up CI/CD integration to scan automatically on every deploy.
It can be, after security review. AI tools prioritize functionality over security. Treat generated code as a prototype needing hardening. Run VAS scan, fix all critical/high issues, then you're ready for production use.