Cursor vs Windsurf

Security comparison for AI-powered development platforms

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Cursor

AI-powered code editor

medium risk
Safer Choice
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Windsurf

AI-powered IDE by Codeium

medium risk

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCursorWindsurf
Risk LevelMEDIUMMEDIUM
Critical Vulnerabilities21
High Vulnerabilities12
Total Vulnerabilities55
Checklist Items1010
Required Fixes66
Categoryai editorai editor

Key Vulnerabilities

Cursor

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

Windsurf

Insecure deserialization patterns
Race conditions in async code
Prototype pollution

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

No AI platform is secure by default. Erzo scans your app regardless of which tool you used.

⚡Cursor Security Guide →🏄Windsurf Security Guide →
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