v0.dev Security Guide

AI UI component generator by Vercel

medium risk level

v0 generates React UI components from prompts. Since it focuses on frontend code, the security risks are primarily client-side — XSS via dangerouslySetInnerHTML, exposed API keys in component props, and lack of input sanitization in generated forms.

Common Vulnerabilities

critical

XSS via dangerouslySetInnerHTML

v0 sometimes uses dangerouslySetInnerHTML to render dynamic content without sanitization.

Replace with proper React rendering or use DOMPurify to sanitize HTML before rendering.

high

API keys in component props

Generated components may accept API keys as props, exposing them in the client bundle.

Never pass secret keys as props. Use server-side API routes to proxy requests.

medium

Missing form validation

Generated forms lack client-side and server-side validation.

Add Zod or yup validation schemas. Validate on both client and server.

medium

Insecure external data fetching

Generated fetch calls may not handle errors or validate response data properly.

Add try/catch blocks, validate response schemas, and handle network errors gracefully.

high

Accessible admin components

Admin UI components may render regardless of user role, leaking sensitive UI elements.

Implement proper role-based access control. Check permissions before rendering admin components.

Pre-Launch Security Checklist

Search for dangerouslySetInnerHTML and sanitize or removeRequired
Verify no API keys are passed as component propsRequired
Add validation to all generated formsRequired
Check that admin components are role-gatedRequired
Add error boundaries around data-fetching components
Verify external URLs are validated before fetching
Check for proper loading and error states
Review accessibility for auth-related components
Ensure no sensitive data in localStorage/sessionStorageRequired
Test all interactive elements for injection vulnerabilities

Security Tips

1.

v0 generates UI only — always add your own auth, validation, and error handling.

2.

Copy generated components to your project and review before using in production.

3.

Use Erzo to scan the final deployed app, not just the generated components.

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