What is Vibe App Scanner?
Vibe App Scanner (VAS) is a security scanner built specifically for AI-generated web applications. It identifies vulnerabilities that AI coding tools commonly introduce, helping developers ship secure code faster.
Understanding Vibe App Scanner
Vibe App Scanner is a specialized security tool that scans web applications built with AI code generation platforms. Unlike traditional security scanners designed for hand-written enterprise code, VAS focuses on the unique vulnerability patterns that emerge from AI-assisted development—often called "vibe coding."
The term "vibe coding" refers to building applications by describing what you want to an AI tool in natural language, then letting the AI write the code. Platforms like Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, Replit, v0.dev, and similar tools have made this approach increasingly popular, enabling developers to ship functional applications in hours rather than weeks.
However, AI-generated code consistently exhibits security weaknesses. Research from Stanford University, arXiv, and security firms like Escape.tech has documented that approximately 80% of vibe-coded applications contain exploitable vulnerabilities. These issues arise because AI prioritizes making code work over making code secure.
VAS addresses this gap by scanning specifically for the patterns AI tools produce: hardcoded API keys in frontend bundles, database tables without access controls, authentication flows missing critical checks, and security headers that were never configured. The scanner understands how AI generates code and knows exactly where to look for problems.
How VAS Works
Submit Your URL
Enter your deployed application's URL. VAS automatically detects your technology stack and configures appropriate security checks.
Automated Analysis
VAS scans your JavaScript bundles, tests database access controls, checks security headers, and analyzes authentication flows. Quick Scans complete in 2-3 minutes.
Get Actionable Results
Receive a detailed report with prioritized findings, severity ratings, and step-by-step remediation code. Export as AI-ready markdown to fix issues with Claude or ChatGPT.
What VAS Detects
Exposed Secrets & API Keys
Scans JavaScript bundles for hardcoded API keys (Stripe, OpenAI, Supabase service_role), database credentials, JWT secrets, and other sensitive values that shouldn't be client-accessible.
Database Security
Tests Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) policies and Firebase Security Rules to identify tables and collections that allow unauthorized data access.
HTTP Security Headers
Checks for Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and other headers that protect against XSS, clickjacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Authentication Issues
Identifies weak session management, missing authentication on sensitive endpoints, improper token handling, and authentication bypass vulnerabilities.
Why AI-Built Apps Need VAS
Traditional security scanners are designed for enterprise applications written by experienced development teams following established security practices. They look for vulnerabilities in complex codebases with proper architecture and security infrastructure.
AI-generated applications are fundamentally different. They're built rapidly from natural language prompts, often by developers who may not have deep security expertise. The AI tools generating the code optimize for "does it work?" rather than "is it secure?"
VAS understands these differences. It knows that Lovable apps frequently have Supabase tables with RLS disabled. It knows that Bolt.new projects often expose environment variables in client bundles. It knows the specific patterns each AI platform produces and where to find the security gaps.
Built for AI Patterns
Specifically trained on vulnerability patterns from Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, Replit, v0.dev, and other AI coding tools.
Platform-Aware
Automatically detects Supabase, Firebase, Vercel, and other services commonly used with AI-built apps, then runs targeted security tests.
AI-Ready Output
Export findings as markdown that you can paste directly into Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor to get AI-assisted fixes for your AI-generated code.
Supported Platforms
VAS scans applications built with any web technology, but provides specialized detection for these AI coding and backend platforms:
Pricing
Quick Scan
One per account, no credit card
- HTTP security headers analysis
- Exposed secrets detection
- Database security testing
- Results in 2-3 minutes
Pro
4 deep scans per month, cancel anytime
- 24 security modules
- Authenticated scanning
- IDOR vulnerability detection
- Verifiable trust badge
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAS safe to run on production apps?
Yes. VAS is completely non-invasive—it only performs read operations. We don't attempt exploits, modify data, or make destructive changes. The scanner is safe for production environments and won't affect your users.
How is VAS different from other security scanners?
VAS is specifically built for AI-generated code. While tools like Snyk and OWASP ZAP are designed for enterprise applications, VAS focuses on the unique vulnerability patterns that AI coding tools produce—exposed secrets in bundles, missing database security, and authentication gaps common in vibe-coded apps.
What happens after I scan my app?
You receive a detailed report listing all discovered vulnerabilities, organized by severity. Each finding includes an explanation of the risk, evidence from your application, and step-by-step remediation guidance with code examples. You can export this as markdown to use with AI assistants for implementing fixes.
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