Authentication and 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 applications built with AI coding tools. We test access, secrets, data handling and architecture, then hand back a written report with clear repair options.
- Best fit
- AI built apps before launch, handover or growth
- Main deliverable
- Prioritised findings with exact repair steps
- Turnaround
- About five business days
- Review basis
- OWASP, Essential Eight and manual review
Delivery ownership
- Scope
- Assess
- Implement
- Handover
The accountable team stays responsible for the specialist scope from assessment through handover. Boundaries, evidence and external dependencies are agreed before work starts.
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 2025 controlled study found that models introduced a known security flaw in 45% of tested generation tasks. 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. We review against the OWASP Top 10 and the Essential Eight. Our case studies show how these engagements run.
Independent review
A client view of the audit
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.
Scope
What we check in every audit
The review covers access, input, data and the operating quality around the application. Problems rarely stay in one area.
Identity and data
Check the boundaries around users, credentials and customer information.
API keys and secrets exposure
Hardcoded credentials, environment leaks and secrets exposed in client side code.Data storage and encryption
Customer information in unprotected databases, weak transport controls or missing encryption.
Input and abuse
Test how the application handles hostile input and expensive or repeated requests.
Injection and XSS vulnerabilities
SQL injection, cross site scripting, command injection and related input risks.Input validation
Whether the app checks what people type instead of trusting it.Rate limiting and abuse
Whether APIs and expensive operations can be overwhelmed, scraped or misused.
Failure and maintainability
Review whether faults can be understood, repaired and released safely.
Error handling and logging
Errors that expose internal details, plus no record of what happened when something breaks.Architecture and code quality
Logic errors, structural weaknesses and maintainability risks that scanners do not understand.
If this matches the problem, send us the evidence you have. We will confirm whether the specialist scope fits before preparing a proposal.
Method
How our AI code audit 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.
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.
Pricing
Three audit scopes, quoted before work starts
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
If you are unsure which tier fits, the free public assessment gives you a useful first view. Any deeper audit is a separate decision.
Practical details
Questions about Vibe Code Audit
The scope boundary, evidence, delivery model and responsibility before engagement.
A vibe code audit is a thorough review of an application built using AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Bolt, Lovable or Replit. We check for security vulnerabilities, architectural problems, performance issues and code quality.
Free readiness assessment
Start with the public application
We assess the public surface at no cost. The PDF stands on its own, and any deeper audit is optional.Enquiries get a reply within one business day.