AI Forgets Authorization — And That's a Security Hole

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Exact instruction

For every feature you build with AI: always explicitly ask 'Who has access to this feature?' and 'For someone who shouldn't have access, are they blocked?' Specifically prompt: 'Add authorization checks so users can only access their own data — not other users' records by changing IDs in the URL.'

Suggested prompt

Review this feature for authorization vulnerabilities. For every endpoint or data access point: confirm that users can only read/edit/delete their own records. A user should never be able to access another user's data by changing an ID in the URL or request. Add the necessary checks and explain what you added.

Adopt?

Yes: Critical general Claude Code practice. Always add an authorization prompt after building any feature that touches user data. Claude will set up auth flows but skips row-level security by default. Project-specific implementation varies but the habit applies everywhere.

Find the resource

Creator offers a free 'security prompt pack' via DM (comment SECURE). To find it: search 'synsation_ security prompt pack site:instagram.com' or check their bio link. The pack contains prompts to help protect against authorization issues in AI-built apps.

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Comment “SECURE” and I will send you a free security prompt sheet that includes more things that you need to be aware of when building. This is why it’s so important to understand the fundamentals of building software and technology, even if you are a non-technical person vibecoding. #learntocode #vibecoding #aitools