convex-security-audit

To audit authorization logic in a Convex backend, you implement role-based access control and permission checks to ensure only authorized users perform specific actions. This involves systematically reviewing data access boundaries and filtering data based on user roles.

Action isolation in Convex protects against external API call misuse by securing sensitive operations. It enforces boundaries on what data users can view or modify, ensuring external actions remain isolated and cannot be exploited to compromise backend security.

Implementing rate limiting in Convex applications prevents abuse and ensures service availability by restricting operation frequency. The skill provides code examples for adding rate limiting mechanisms to protect backend resources from excessive automated requests.

Adding two-factor confirmation for destructive actions in Convex involves implementing extra verification layers for critical operations. This protects sensitive operations by requiring users to verify their intent before executing potentially irreversible data modifications.

Securing data access boundaries in a Convex production environment requires enforcing strict limits on what data users can view or modify. Best practices include reviewing authorization logic, implementing permission checks, and following official Convex authentication documentation.