Know the risks before you deploy. Understanding Bolt.new security vulnerabilities is the first step to building secure applications.
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Every platform has security risks—the key is understanding them. Bolt.new applications face specific vulnerabilities that, if left unaddressed, can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. This guide covers the real risks and practical mitigations.
Bolt generates working demos with API keys directly in source files.
Common to find OpenAI keys, database passwords, and OAuth secrets in Bolt projects.
Audit all generated code. Move secrets to environment variables before deployment.
Firebase or Supabase databases created without any access controls.
Configure Security Rules (Firebase) or RLS (Supabase) before going live.
Production builds include source maps revealing original code structure.
Disable source maps in production: productionBrowserSourceMaps: false
Auth checks only in frontend code can be bypassed by calling APIs directly.
Always verify authentication server-side. Never trust client-side auth state.
AI-generated code often trusts user input without validation.
Add input validation on all endpoints. Use parameterized queries.
Real user data at risk of exposure
Financial and PCI compliance implications
Exposed keys lead to abuse and charges
May contain sensitive business data
Limited data but teaches insecure patterns
Most Bolt.new security risks are preventable with proper configuration. The majority of vulnerabilities we find are not complex exploits—they're missing settings and exposed credentials that automated scanning catches instantly.
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Scan Your App FreeThe most critical Bolt.new risks are: exposed credentials/API keys, missing database access controls, and weak authentication. These account for the majority of real-world breaches in Bolt.new applications.
If your app is public on the internet, it's being scanned constantly. Automated tools probe for common vulnerabilities within minutes of deployment. The question isn't if you'll be scanned, but whether attackers will find anything exploitable.
Yes, with proper security configuration. Bolt.new provides the tools for secure applications—you need to use them correctly. Configure access controls, manage secrets properly, add security headers, and scan before launch.
Start with a security scan to identify current vulnerabilities. Then: 1) Fix critical issues first (exposed secrets, missing access controls), 2) Enable email verification and strong passwords, 3) Add security headers, 4) Set up continuous scanning.
The core risks are similar across vibe coding platforms—they all have exposed secrets, missing access controls, and auth weaknesses. Bolt.new-specific risks relate to its particular tech stack and default configurations.
Last updated: January 16, 2026