AI-Generated Code Security: A Practical Checklist

The Hidden Risks

AI models are trained on millions of code samples—including insecure ones. Studies show 40% of AI-generated code contains at least one vulnerability.

10-Point Security Checklist

Input Validation

1. Check for SQL injection patterns
2. Verify XSS sanitization
3. Validate file upload handlers

Authentication

4. Review session handling
5. Check password storage (bcrypt, not MD5)
6. Verify JWT implementation

Data Handling

7. Audit logging for sensitive data
8. Check for hardcoded secrets
9. Review error messages for data leakage

Infrastructure

10. Verify HTTPS enforcement

Tools That Help

• Snyk: Catches vulnerabilities in dependencies
• Semgrep: Custom rules for AI-generated patterns
• GitHub Advanced Security: Automated scanning

Our Rule

Never deploy AI-generated auth or payment code without human review.