Ethical Hacking for Vibe-Coded Apps

Vibe Code Penetration Test

A monthly penetration testing subscription for applications built with AI-assisted 'vibe coding' tools. Every test is performed by an ethical hacker and delivered as a clear, actionable report | so you can ship fast without shipping vulnerabilities.

The Challenge

Common problems businesses face:

Vibe-coded applications often go live without any security review

AI-generated code can introduce subtle vulnerabilities that aren't obvious to non-specialists

One-off penetration tests are expensive and quickly out of date as the app evolves

No structured way to verify that previously flagged issues have actually been fixed

Founders and small teams have no in-house security expertise to lean on

Clients, insurers and procurement teams increasingly ask for evidence of security testing

The Risks of Getting It Wrong

01Exposed data, broken authentication and injection flaws can be exploited within days of going live

02A single breach can destroy customer trust and trigger regulatory action under UK GDPR

03Unverified fixes give a false sense of security | the vulnerability may still be live

04Without ongoing testing, every new feature is a potential new attack surface

05Failing a client security questionnaire can cost you the contract

Our Structured Approach

12 month subscription | £199 per month, fixed price, cancel at the end of the term

One penetration test per month | performed by an ethical hacker against your live application

One retest per month | we re-verify previously flagged issues to confirm they are properly remediated

Written report | every test delivers a clear report with findings, severity ratings and remediation guidance

Additional tests on demand | extra tests within the same month are available at £150 per test

Ongoing relationship | as your app evolves, testing keeps pace so security never falls behind delivery

Commercial Outcomes

Regular, independent assurance that your vibe-coded app is being tested by a qualified professional

A documented audit trail of tests, findings and fixes you can share with clients and insurers

Faster, more confident shipping | knowing issues will be caught and verified each month

Clear prioritisation of remediation work based on real-world risk, not guesswork

Predictable, low-commitment cost compared to traditional one-off penetration testing engagements

Demonstrable evidence of due diligence for security questionnaires and procurement reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in the £199 monthly subscription?

A 12 month subscription includes one penetration test per month performed by an ethical hacker, one retest of previously flagged issues, and a written report for every test. The price is fixed at £199 per month for the duration of the term.

What if I need more than one test in a month?

Additional tests within the same month are available at £150 per test. There is no limit on how many additional tests you can request.

Who performs the tests?

All testing is carried out by an ethical hacker. You're not getting an automated scan | you're getting genuine manual testing combined with industry-standard tooling.

What does the report cover?

Each report sets out the scope of the test, the vulnerabilities identified, their severity, the potential business impact and clear remediation guidance your developers can act on.

What is a 'vibe-coded' application?

We use the term for applications built primarily using AI-assisted coding tools such as Lovable, Cursor, Bolt, v0 and similar platforms. These apps ship quickly, which makes ongoing security testing especially important.

Is there a minimum term?

Yes, the subscription runs for 12 months. This allows us to build up knowledge of your application over time and deliver more meaningful testing each month.

Vibe Coding Platforms We Test

Whichever AI builder or agentic IDE your team is shipping with, the same classes of vulnerability tend to slip through. We test apps built on all of the leading platforms | and new ones are coming out all the time.

Lovable

AI app builder with full-stack React + Supabase output.

Base44

All-in-one platform for building internal tools and apps with AI.

Bolt.new

StackBlitz-powered in-browser AI app builder.

v0 by Vercel

AI-generated React + Tailwind UI shipped to Vercel.

Cursor

AI-first IDE used to vibe-code production codebases.

Replit Agent

Cloud IDE with an autonomous agent that builds and deploys apps.

Platform names are trademarks of their respective owners | listed for reference only.

What We Test

Every monthly test is manual, benchmarked against the OWASP Top 10 and tailored to how vibe-coded apps actually fail in production.

Injection flaws

SQL, NoSQL and command injection across forms, APIs and query parameters.

Broken authentication

Broken access control

Horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, IDOR and missing authorisation checks.

Sensitive data exposure

Unprotected endpoints, leaked tokens, misconfigured storage and verbose errors.

Misconfiguration

Headers, CORS, default credentials, exposed admin panels and cloud misconfig.

Cross-site scripting (XSS)

Reflected, stored and DOM-based XSS across user-facing surfaces.

Business logic abuse

Workflow bypasses, race conditions and abuse of legitimate features.

Vulnerable dependencies

Outdated libraries and known CVEs introduced by AI-generated code.

OWASP Top 10 coverage

Every test is benchmarked against current OWASP Top 10 guidance.

One-Off Pen Test vs Monthly Subscription

Traditional engagements give you a snapshot. A subscription gives you continuous assurance as your app evolves.

Feature	Traditional One-Off Test	Vibe Code Pen Test Subscription
Up-front cost	£2,000 – £8,000+	£199 / month
Test frequency	Once, then out of date	Every month
Retest of previous issues	Usually extra	Included monthly
Written report	Included	Included every month
Knowledge of your app	Starts from scratch	Builds over 12 months
Additional tests	Full new engagement	£150 per extra test
Evidence for clients / insurers	Single point in time	Ongoing audit trail

How A Month Works

A predictable monthly rhythm so security keeps pace with delivery | not the other way around.

Week 1

Test booked & scoped

We confirm scope, agree the testing window and review any changes since the last test.

Week 2

Penetration test performed

Manual testing by an ethical hacker, supported by industry-standard tooling.

Week 3

Report delivered

Clear written report with findings, severity, business impact and remediation guidance.

Week 4

Retest scheduled

We re-verify previously flagged issues to confirm fixes are in place and effective.

What The Report Looks Like

Every monthly test ends with a professional written report your developers, clients and insurers can rely on.

Confidential

Penetration Test Report

[Client Application]

Monthly Assessment | May 2026

Prepared by

Lucas & Co Consultants

Ethical Hacker

Executive Summary

Plain-English overview of scope, risk posture and headline findings for non-technical stakeholders.

Scope & Methodology

Targets tested, in-scope and out-of-scope items, tooling used and testing approach.

Findings

Each issue with severity (Critical / High / Medium / Low), affected component and reproduction steps.

Business Impact

What an attacker could realistically achieve and the consequences for your firm and clients.

Remediation Guidance

Specific, developer-ready recommendations | not generic advice.

Retest Results

Verification status of previously reported issues: Fixed, Partially Fixed, or Still Present.

Sample structure shown. Real reports are confidential and tailored to your application.

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