How to secure apps in edtech
Indie hackers build course platforms, tutoring marketplaces, and learning apps that store student data, payment info, and course content. EdTech apps built with AI tools often ship with broken access controls that let students see other students data or access paid courses for free.
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Relevant regulatory frameworks
EdTech applications operate under these regulatory frameworks. VibeEval tests for vulnerabilities that could be relevant to these standards.
Common app types in edtech
Industry-specific vulnerabilities
Student Record Access Control Bypass
Broken authorization lets students view other students grades, progress, or personal information by changing record IDs in API requests.
Course Content Paywall Bypass
Paid course content accessible through direct URL access or API manipulation without a valid subscription, killing your revenue.
Insecure Grade and Progress APIs
Grade entry and progress tracking APIs without proper authentication that allow unauthorized modifications.
XSS in Discussion Forums
Cross-site scripting in course discussions, assignment submissions, or user profiles that can compromise other users.
Assessment Integrity Vulnerabilities
Online quizzes with client-side answer validation, predictable question ordering, or exposed answer keys.
Excessive Data Collection
Collecting more user data than necessary increases breach risk and creates regulatory exposure.
How VibeEval helps edtech teams
Automated security testing designed for edtech applications.
Implement role-based access control separating student, instructor, and admin permissions on all data endpoints.
Validate course access server-side for every content request. Never rely on client-side subscription checks.
Encrypt student records at rest and in transit. Implement data retention policies that delete records when no longer needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can VibeEval scan my online course platform?
Yes. VibeEval tests course platforms for paywall bypasses, student data exposure, broken access controls, and authentication vulnerabilities.
Does VibeEval test for content access control issues?
Yes. VibeEval checks whether paid course content can be accessed without a valid subscription through direct URLs or API manipulation.
What are the biggest security risks for EdTech apps?
Paywall bypasses that kill revenue, student data exposure that creates legal liability, and broken access controls that let users see data they should not.
How does VibeEval handle apps used by students?
VibeEval tests for security vulnerabilities including missing age gates, weak consent flows, and excessive data collection in apps that handle student data.
Should I scan my EdTech app before launching?
Absolutely. Finding vulnerabilities before launch prevents revenue loss from paywall bypasses and protects student data from day one.
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