AI Coding Assistants Have a Security Blind Spot
A few months ago, I wrote about a non-technical founder whose SaaS got exploited right after he publicly showed his build process using Cursor (https://lnkd....
Tap a slide to expand
A few months ago, I wrote about a non-technical founder whose SaaS got exploited right after he publicly showed his build process using Cursor (https://lnkd.in/gNCyDgzt).
Attackers maxed out his API usage, bypassed subscriptions, and even messed with his database.
Since then, I have seen more examples of how they introduce security flaws to code.
Swipe the carousel to see 6 ways AI creates vulnerabilities ➡️
Including:
- Hardcoded secrets (a leaked key once cost a student $55k: https://lnkd.in/gF8khzKe)
- Fallback secrets that look safe but aren’t (https://lnkd.in/ghpzjRAV)
- Insecure random number generation
- Unsanitized input enabling phishing
- And more…
—
I created a security.md file you can drop into your project to guide your AI coding assistant based on these blind spots.
Comment “Security” and connect with me if you want a copy of the rules.
—
What security issues have you caught in AI-generated code?
—
I share practical tips about AI, coding and business. Follow me to learn more! Repost this to help others!
#AI #Security #VibeCoding
Enjoyed this? Subscribe for more.
Practical insights on AI, growth, and independent learning. No spam.
More in Vibe Coding
Why llms.txt Is a Bad Idea for the Web
But seeing "SEO gurus" promote it on authoritative platforms like Search Engine Land and Yoast SEO worries me.
Am I the only one feeling uneasy building AI agents with OpenCrawl after testing it for a while?
I've been building AI agents before OpenClaw, and building skills using Claude Code for a while. It's powerful. When I learned about OpenClaw, I knew exactly...
DeepWiki: AI-Generated Docs for Any GitHub Repo
If you're using open-source software, one of the most common problems is outdated or poor documentation.
The Worst Job Displacement of Software Engineers Is Yet to Come.
This is not another fear mongering post.
Claude Code and OpenAI Codex Do Track You
Recently, after hitting my Claude Code Max limit, I switched over to OpenAI Codex to continue my work.
Can AI really write production-quality code?
Here's a chance to peek how it is used in an actual project.
Why llms.txt Is a Bad Idea for the Web
But seeing "SEO gurus" promote it on authoritative platforms like Search Engine Land and Yoast SEO worries me.
DeepWiki: AI-Generated Docs for Any GitHub Repo
If you're using open-source software, one of the most common problems is outdated or poor documentation.
Can AI really write production-quality code?
Here's a chance to peek how it is used in an actual project.
Am I the only one feeling uneasy building AI agents with OpenCrawl after testing it for a while?
I've been building AI agents before OpenClaw, and building skills using Claude Code for a while. It's powerful. When I learned about OpenClaw, I knew exactly...
The Worst Job Displacement of Software Engineers Is Yet to Come.
This is not another fear mongering post.
Claude Code and OpenAI Codex Do Track You
Recently, after hitting my Claude Code Max limit, I switched over to OpenAI Codex to continue my work.