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Thousands of AI apps exposed sensitive data due to Supabase misconfigurations

A security investigation revealed that over 7,400 AI-built applications using Supabase experienced data exposure due to misconfigured Row Level Security (RLS). This vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to sensitive user information, including private messages, email addresses, and transaction records. The issue stems from Supabase's publishable key, which can become an entry point for data breaches if not properly secured. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in AI-driven app development and the need for robust data access controls.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability in a widely used backend-as-a-service platform affecting AI-built applications.

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Thousands of AI apps exposed sensitive data due to Supabase misconfigurations

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🚨 7,403 Lovable apps. Exposed data. One recurring security mistake. A large-scale investigation found Supabase data accessible without authentication across tho

    🚨 7,403 Lovable apps. Exposed data. One recurring security mistake. A large-scale investigation found Supabase data accessible without authentication across thousands of AI-built applications. The root cause? Misconfigured Row Level Security (RLS). 🔓 Private user profiles 📧 Email…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🚨 7,403 Lovable apps. Exposed data. One recurring security mistake. A large-scale investigation found Supabase data accessible without authentication across tho

    🚨 7,403 Lovable apps. Exposed data. One recurring security mistake. A large-scale investigation found Supabase data accessible without authentication across thousands of AI-built applications. The root cause? **Misconfigured Row Level Security (RLS).** 🔓 Private user profiles 📧 E…