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Cursor App Security Checklist

Before deploying a Cursor-built app, verify: AI-generated code reviewed for security flaws, no hardcoded credentials, Privacy Mode enabled for sensitive projects, .cursorrules configured for security patterns, and all auth/database code manually audited.

Why this matters

Cursor is a code editor, not a hosting platform — it helps you write code but does not deploy or secure your app. The security risk lies in the AI-generated code itself: missing auth checks, insecure API patterns, or hardcoded secrets.

What's at stake

Deploying AI-generated code without review means shipping whatever security flaws the AI introduced. These can include SQL injection, missing authorization, exposed credentials, and insecure data handling.

Your checklist.

All AI-generated auth code has been manually reviewed

Critical

Authentication and authorization code is security-critical. Review every AI-generated auth flow, middleware, and route guard to ensure proper access control.

No credentials are hardcoded in generated code

Critical

AI code generators sometimes include placeholder keys or suggest hardcoding secrets. Search your codebase for API key patterns and move all secrets to environment variables.

Privacy Mode is enabled for sensitive projects

Critical

Privacy Mode guarantees zero data retention with AI model providers. Enable it for any project containing proprietary code, customer data patterns, or sensitive business logic.

Database queries use parameterized inputs

Important

AI-generated database queries may use string interpolation instead of parameterized queries, creating SQL injection vulnerabilities. Review all database interactions.

.cursorrules enforces security patterns

Important

Configure .cursorrules or SKILL.md files to instruct the AI to always use parameterized queries, never hardcode secrets, include auth checks on API routes, and validate all inputs.

API routes have proper authentication middleware

Important

AI-generated API routes may lack auth middleware. Verify every endpoint that handles user data requires authentication and implements proper authorization.

Codebase indexing settings are reviewed

Recommended

Cursor stores obfuscated code embeddings for indexing. If working with sensitive IP, consider disabling codebase indexing in Cursor settings.

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Frequently asked questions.

Cursor is SOC 2 Type II certified and offers Privacy Mode for zero data retention. The risk is not Cursor as a tool — it is the AI-generated code that may contain security flaws you deploy without reviewing.

Configure .cursorrules or SKILL.md files with your security requirements: parameterized queries, no hardcoded secrets, auth middleware on all routes, and input validation. The AI will follow these patterns consistently.

Focus your review on security-critical areas: authentication, authorization, database queries, API endpoints, and any code that handles user data or secrets. These are where AI-generated flaws cause the most damage.