Firebase
Security FAQ

How secure is Firebase?

Short Answer

Firebase can be very secure when properly configured. The platform itself has strong security foundations, but your implementation determines actual security.

Detailed Answer

Firebase's security depends on two factors:

  1. **Platform Security**: Firebase's infrastructure is built with security in mind, using industry-standard practices and regular security audits.

2. **Your Configuration**: Most security issues come from misconfiguration, not platform vulnerabilities. You need to: - Configure database security rules - Keep secrets out of frontend code - Set up proper authentication - Add security headers

Bottom line: Firebase provides the tools for secure apps, but you must use them correctly. Scan your app to verify your configuration.

Security Research & Statistics

10.3%

of Lovable applications (170 out of 1,645) had exposed user data in the CVE-2025-48757 incident

Source: CVE-2025-48757 security advisory

91%

of data breaches involve databases with misconfigured access controls

Source: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

4.45 million USD

average cost of a data breach in 2023

Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023

Expert Perspectives

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