Vibe coded Lovable-hosted app littered with basic flaws exposed 18K users

🚨 Vulnerability Alert: The Lovable-hosted app, plagued by basic flaws, has exposed sensitive data of 18,000 users, highlighting the critical importance of robust security measures in app development to protect user information and prevent such breaches. This oversight not only compromises user trust but also undermines the app's overall functionality, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and vulnerability assessments.

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47182659

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https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/27/lovable_app_vulnerabilities/

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title: Vibe coded Lovable-hosted app littered with basic flaws exposed 18K users
additional: 🚨 Vulnerability Alert: The Lovable-hosted app, plagued by basic flaws, has exposed sensitive data of 18,000 users, highlighting the critical importance of robust security measures in app development to protect user information and prevent such breaches. This oversight not only compromises user trust but also undermines the app's overall functionality, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and vulnerability assessments.
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