Supabase data exposure: 16,000 databases leaking personal data
Cybersecurity firm UpGuard has discovered that approximately 16,000 databases hosted by Supabase, a popular development platform for AI vibe-coded apps, are exposing sensitive personal data to the public web. The exposed data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and passwords, some of which are linked to sensitive projects like an Indian adult streaming site, a U.S. valet service, an immigration service, and even an African consulate. While Supabase, which recently reached a $10 billion valuation, has made security improvements, its CISO Bil Harmer emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and that projects are 'secure by default'. The findings highlight the growing risk of data breaches due to misconfigured AI-generated applications, as the ease of building apps with AI tools often leads to security flaws.
- •UpGuard found around 16,000 Supabase-hosted databases exposing personal data.
- •Exposed data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and passwords.
- •Supabase reached a $10 billion valuation earlier in 2026.
