AI code generation tools dramatically accelerate development. They also introduce a characteristic set of security vulnerabilities that standard testing approaches weren't built to catch.
Applications built with heavy AI code generation assistance exhibit predictable security weaknesses — not because the tools are bad, but because they don't understand the security context in which the code will operate. They produce code that works, but may lack the security controls a human developer would have consciously implemented.
Crimson Wall's penetration testing service for AI-assisted applications is specifically designed to identify these characteristic vulnerabilities — the ones that arise when developers rely heavily on AI-generated code and that traditional code reviews are not calibrated to find.
What we look for
Inadequate Input Validation
AI-generated code frequently lacks comprehensive input validation — creating injection vulnerabilities and unexpected application behaviour.
Authentication & Authorisation Flaws
Insecure handling of authentication, session management, and access control — particularly common in AI-generated code that doesn't account for edge cases.
Hardcoded Credentials
AI tools often generate code with hardcoded API keys, passwords, and tokens that end up committed to repositories and deployed to production.
Vulnerable Dependencies
AI code generation tools suggest libraries and dependencies that may be outdated, unmaintained, or known to be vulnerable.
What you get
- Identification of AI-code-specific security patterns before deployment
- Clear documentation of vulnerabilities with prioritised remediation guidance
- Insights into recurring security patterns in your AI-generated codebase
- Practical guidance for improving AI-assisted development workflows securely
- Confidence that the productivity gains from AI development aren't offset by security risk
The speed paradox: AI tools let teams ship code faster than ever. But without appropriate security testing, they also ship vulnerabilities faster than ever. Our testing ensures your development speed isn't coming at the cost of your security posture.