Authentication & access controls
Who can access what, and whether the application enforces those rules consistently.
One off security audit
One-off vibe code security audit
A vibe code audit is a one-off security review for apps built with AI coding tools, delivered as a written report with priced fixes against the OWASP Top 10 and the Essential Eight. Veracode found 45% of AI generated code samples introduced known security flaws. We review against the OWASP Top 10 and the Essential Eight, then price remediation clearly. Need ongoing protection instead? See our managed AI security service.
The problem
AI built apps ship fast, security ships later
If you built an app with ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or a platform like Bolt, Lovable or Replit and shipped it without a proper review, it may be exposing data or carrying architectural problems that only surface under pressure.
Veracode's research found that 45% of generated code samples introduced known flaws. The good news is that most problems are fixable. You do not need to start over; you need a proper review, a prioritised repair plan and someone prepared to sort it out. Our Perth team audits AI built apps for businesses across Australia.
Scope
What we check in every audit
We check all four together; problems rarely stay in one box.
API keys & secrets exposure
Hardcoded credentials, environment leaks and secrets exposed in client-side code.
Injection & XSS vulnerabilities
SQL injection, cross-site scripting, command injection and related input risks.
Data storage & encryption
Customer information in unprotected databases, weak transport controls or missing encryption.
Input validation
Whether the app checks what people type instead of trusting it.
Error handling & logging
Errors that expose internal details, plus no record of what happened when something breaks.
Rate limiting & abuse
Whether APIs and expensive operations can be overwhelmed, scraped or misused.
Architecture & code quality
Logic errors, structural weaknesses and maintainability risks that scanners do not understand.
Method
How our AI code audit actually works
If you want us to do the fixes, we will. If you want to hand the report to your developer, that works too.
Scan
Automated security scanning
We run your codebase through automated scanners to catch known vulnerability patterns.Review
Manual code review
Manual review catches the logic errors and architectural issues that scanners miss.Test
Test like an attacker
We test it the way an attacker would, looking for the doors that got left unlocked.Report
Plain English report
Every issue is explained and rated by severity, with exact repair steps and a video walkthrough.
Pricing
Three tiers, clear pricing
Every tier is scoped and quoted against the application's size and complexity before work starts.
For simple apps and MVPs
Starter Audit
Security scanning and an automated vulnerability assessment with a written report.
- Automated security scan
- Vulnerability assessment
- Written report
For production applications
Full Audit
Everything in Starter, plus manual code review, architecture assessment, performance analysis and a video walkthrough.
- Manual code review
- Architecture assessment
- Performance analysis
- Video walkthrough
For a complete handback
Audit & Fix
The full audit plus remediation of every agreed issue and a production ready handback.
- Full audit included
- Agreed issues fixed
- Production ready handback
- Verified after the fix
Who it is for
Who needs a vibe code audit
Startup founder
Shipped fast, need security
You built quickly with AI and need to pass a security assessment before raising or scaling.
Business owner
Handling customer data
AI built tools hold customer data and you need confidence that access and storage are safe.
Left with code
The developer moved on
Your developer used AI heavily and left the project. Nobody can explain what is in the codebase.
Compliance driven
Privacy Act requirements
You need a clear security record while preparing for obligations under the Australian Privacy Act.
Clients
What our clients say
VibeZero reviewed BuildScore end to end before our public launch. What impressed us most was the rigour: a clear scope of work up front, tightly controlled access that they wound back the moment the job was done, and a written report so precise that our own independent verification confirmed every finding, line for line. They didn't just point at problems. Every issue came with a practical fix, sequenced so we could ship safely, and they handed over their testing tools so the value outlasted the engagement. Professional, responsive and security-first at every step. We'd recommend Josh and the VibeZero team to any founder who wants confidence in what they're shipping.
Josh and the VibeZero team turned a mess of ideas into a working product faster than I thought possible. They actually listened to what we needed, didn't overcomplicate things, and delivered something our team could use straight away. Genuinely one of the best tech experiences I've had as a business owner.
Process
How we work
Conversation
Free consultation
A conversation about what you need, with no pitch deck and no commitment, and a straight answer on whether we can help.Agreement
Scope and proposal
You get a clear proposal with fixed pricing, deliverables and timing, and you know what you are getting before any work starts.Delivery
Build and deliver
You get regular check ins, no surprises and a finished system that works in production, with delivery timing agreed in the proposal.Aftercare
Support and iterate
We do not disappear after launch, and ongoing support, managed services and the option to keep improving remain available.
Related work
What tends to sit beside Vibe Code Audit
Adjacent expertise selected for the specialist scope, not the full service catalogue.
Practical details
Questions about Vibe Code Audit
The scope boundary, evidence, delivery model and responsibility before engagement.
Free audit
Not sure if your app is secure? Find out for free
We'll do a quick surface level check at no cost and tell you if a full audit is worth it.