Cursor vs Bolt.new

Security comparison for AI-powered development platforms

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Cursor

AI-powered code editor

medium risk
Safer Choice
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Bolt.new

AI full-stack app builder in the browser

high risk

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCursorBolt.new
Risk LevelMEDIUMHIGH
Critical Vulnerabilities22
High Vulnerabilities12
Total Vulnerabilities55
Checklist Items1010
Required Fixes67
Categoryai editorai builder

Key Vulnerabilities

Cursor

Unsafe eval() or dynamic code execution
SQL injection via string concatenation
Missing authentication checks on API routes

Bolt.new

Environment variables exposed in client bundle
No rate limiting on API endpoints
Default database credentials
Missing CSRF protection

Cursor is the safer option, but both need a security review

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