supabase-audit-buckets-read — Claude Code skill: Supabase bucket
This skill walks your Supabase Storage buckets and reports what an anon key can actually reach. Useful before shipping, when you want proof that RLS policies hold.
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a claude-codeWhat supabase-audit-buckets-read does
For every bucket the skill tries four things: list files, read metadata, download a sample to check the content type, and open a file through its public URL. Nothing is written or deleted — the test is read-only. Public buckets get hit through direct URLs, private ones through the API with the anon key.
Findings come back ranked. Database dumps (*.sql, backup*), secret files (.env*, *secrets*) and credentials land at P0; invoices, contracts, ID scans and data exports at P1. For anything readable, the skill samples the content and looks for keys shaped like sk_live_, database connection strings and JWT secrets. Results go into .sb-pentest-context.json right after each bucket, and .sb-pentest-audit.log gets an entry before and after every file access test. If the run dies halfway, the findings are already on disk.
You need the project's anon key before starting. The bucket list is handled automatically — if it was never collected, the skill invokes that step itself. One thing worth taking seriously: a public bucket holding a user export or a database backup is not a minor finding. Close it and rotate every secret that was sitting in there.
What it helps with
- confirm private buckets reject anon-key reads
- spot database dumps and secret files in public storage
- see which documents leak through public URLs
- produce a ranked P0/P1 report of reachable files
- verify Storage RLS policies behave as intended
Example prompts for the agent
- Test read access on storage buckets
- Test file access on the documents bucket
- List accessible files without downloading content
How to install supabase-audit-buckets-read
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills supabase-audit-buckets-read2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --path skills/audit-storage/supabase-audit-buckets-readManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about supabase-audit-buckets-read
How do I install supabase-audit-buckets-read in Claude?
Run npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-audit-buckets-read -a claude-code. The skill lands at ~/.claude/skills/supabase-audit-buckets-read/SKILL.md.
What does supabase-audit-buckets-read do?
It lists files in Supabase Storage buckets, reads metadata, downloads samples and checks public URL access. Sensitive files are flagged P0 or P1 based on filename patterns and sampled content.
What do I need before running it?
An anon key for the Supabase project. The bucket list is gathered automatically — if that step has not run yet, the skill triggers it.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
---
name: supabase-audit-buckets-read
description: Attempt to list and read files from storage buckets to verify access controls.
---
# Bucket File Access Test
> 🔴 **CRITICAL: PROGRESSIVE FILE UPDATES REQUIRED**
>
> You MUST write to context files **AS YOU GO**, not just at the end.
> - Write to `.sb-pentest-context.json` **IMMEDIATELY after each bucket tested**
> - Log to `.sb-pentest-audit.log` **BEFORE and AFTER each file access test**
> - **DO NOT** wait until the skill completes to update files
> - If the skill crashes or is interrupted, all prior findings must already be saved
>
> **This is not optional. Failure to write progressively is a critical error.**
This skill tests actual file access in storage buckets to verify permissions.
## When to Use This Skill
- After listing buckets, to verify actual access
- To test storage RLS policy effectiveness
- To check for sensitive file exposure
- To document what files are accessible
## Prerequisites
- Buckets listed (auto-invokes if needed)
- Anon key available
## How It Works
The skill attempts to:
1. **List files** in each bucket
2. **Read file metadata**
3. **Download sample files** (for content type verification)
4. **Check public URL access**
**Important:** This is READ-ONLY. No files are modified or deleted.
## Test Approach
| Bucket Type | Tests Performed |
|-------------|-----------------|
| Public | Direct URL access, listing, metadata |
| Private | API listing with anon key, authenticated access |
## Usage
### Basic Read Test
```
Test read access on storage buckets
```
### Specific Bucket
```
Test file access on the documents bucket
```
### List Only (No Download)
```
List accessible files without downloading content
```
## Output Format
```
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
BUCKET FILE ACCESS TEST
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Project: abc123def.supabase.co
Buckets Tested: 5
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
avatars (Public Bucket)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Status: ✅ Expected Access
Files Found: 1,247
Sample Files:
├── user-550e8400.jpg (45KB) - Public URL works
├── user-6ba7b810.png (32KB) - Public URL works
└── default.png (12KB) - Public URL works
Access Methods:
├── Public URL: ✅ Accessible
├── API Listing: ✅ Works
└── Metadata: ✅ Visible
Assessment: Expected behavior for avatar storage.
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
documents (Private Bucket)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Status: ✅ PROPERLY PROTECTED
Files Found: 0 (via anon key)
Access Methods:
├── Public URL: ❌ 403 Forbidden (correct)
├── API Listing: ❌ Empty result (RLS working)
└── Metadata: ❌ Not accessible (correct)
Assessment: RLS policies working correctly.
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
uploads (Public Bucket)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Status: 🟠 P1 - SENSITIVE FILES EXPOSED
Files Found: 3,891
Sensitive Files Detected:
├── 🔴 invoice-2025-001.pdf - Contains financial data
├── 🔴 contract-signed.pdf - Legal document
├── 🔴 id-verification.jpg - Personal ID photo!
├── ⚠️ database-export.csv - Possible data export
└── ⚠️ config.json - Configuration file
File Types Distribution:
├── PDF: 1,234 (31%)
├── Images: 2,100 (54%)
├── Documents: 450 (12%)
└── Other: 107 (3%)
Assessment: Bucket contains sensitive files that should not be public!
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
backups (Public - CRITICAL)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Status: 🔴 P0 - CRITICAL DATA EXPOSURE
Files Found: 45
Exposed Files:
├── 🔴 db-backup-2025-01-30.sql (125MB) - DATABASE BACKUP!
├── 🔴 db-backup-2025-01-29.sql (124MB) - DATABASE BACKUP!
├── 🔴 users-export.csv (2.3MB) - USER DATA EXPORT!
├── 🔴 secrets.env (1KB) - ENVIRONMENT SECRETS!
└── 🔴 .env.production (1KB) - PRODUCTION SECRETS!
Sample Content (secrets.env):
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx │
│ DATABASE_URL=postgresql://postgres:xxx@... │
│ JWT_SECRET=super-secret-jwt-key │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
⚠️ IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED:
1. Make bucket private NOW
2. Rotate ALL exposed secrets
3. Delete backup files from public access
4. Audit for unauthorized access in logs
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
temp (Private Bucket)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Status: ✅ PROPERLY PROTECTED
Files Found: 0 (via anon key)
Assessment: Access correctly restricted.
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Summary
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
P0 Critical: 1 bucket (backups - DB dumps & secrets exposed)
P1 High: 1 bucket (uploads - sensitive documents in public bucket)
Protected: 2 buckets (documents, temp)
Expected: 1 bucket (avatars)
Total Files Accessible: 5,183
Sensitive Files Exposed: 52
Secret Files Exposed: 3
Immediate Actions:
1. 🔴 DELETE or make private 'backups' bucket
2. 🔴 Rotate Stripe key, DB password, JWT secret
3. 🟠 Move sensitive files from 'uploads' to private bucket
4. Review all 52 sensitive files for exposure impact
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
```
## Sensitive File Detection
The skill identifies sensitive files by:
### Filename Patterns
| Pattern | Risk | Type |
|---------|------|------|
| `*.sql`, `backup*` | P0 | Database dumps |
| `.env*`, `*secrets*` | P0 | Secret files |
| `*password*`, `*credential*` | P0 | Credentials |
| `*invoice*`, `*payment*` | P1 | Financial |
| `*contract*`, `*agreement*` | P1 | Legal |
| `*id*`, `*passport*`, `*license*` | P1 | Identity |
| `*export*`, `*dump*` | P1 | Data exports |
### Content Detection
For accessible files, the skill samples content for:
- API keys (patterns like `sk_live_`, `pk_test_`)
- Database credentials
- JWT secrets
- Personal information patterns
## Context Output
```json
{
"storage_access": {
"timestamp": "2025-01-31T11:30:00Z",
"buckets_tested": 5,
"findings": [
{
"bucket": "backups",
"severity": "P0",
"public": true,
"files_exposed": 45,
"sensitive_files": [
{
"path": "db-backup-2025-01-30.sql",
"size": 131072000,
"type": "database_backup",
"risk": "Full database accessible"
},
{
"path": "secrets.env",
"size": 1024,
"type": "secrets",
"exposed_secrets": ["STRIPE_SECRET_KEY", "DATABASE_URL", "JWT_SECRET"]
}
]
}
],
"summary": {
"total_files_accessible": 5183,
"sensitive_files": 52,
"secret_files": 3
}
}
}
```
## Remediation Steps
### For Exposed Secrets
```bash
# 1. Rotate Stripe keys
# Stripe Dashboard → Developers → API Keys → Roll Keys
# 2. Change database password
# Supabase Dashboard → Settings → Database → Reset Password
# 3. Regenerate JWT secret
# Supabase Dashboard → Settings → API → Regenerate JWT Secret
# 4. Update application environment variables
# Redeploy with new secrets
```
### For Public Bucket Fix
```sql
-- Make bucket private
UPDATE storage.buckets
SET public = false
WHERE name = 'backups';
-- Delete sensitive files or move to secure location
DELETE FROM storage.objects
WHERE bucket_id = 'backups';
```
### For Upload Bucket
```sql
-- Add RLS to restrict access
CREATE POLICY "Users access own uploads"
ON storage.objects FOR ALL
USING (
bucket_id = 'uploads'
AND auth.uid()::text = (storage.foldername(name))[1]
);
```
## Common Issues
❌ **Problem:** Cannot list files in private bucket
✅ **Solution:** This is correct behavior. RLS is working.
❌ **Problem:** Large number of files to scan
✅ **Solution:** Use sampling mode for large buckets.
❌ **Problem:** File download fails
✅ **Solution:** May be RLS restriction or network issue.
## MANDATORY: Progressive Context File Updates
⚠️ **This skill MUST update tracking files PROGRESSIVELY during execution, NOT just at the end.**
### Critical Rule: Write As You Go
**DO NOT** batch all writes at the end. Instead:
1. **Before testing each bucket** → Log the action to `.sb-pentest-audit.log`
2. **After each sensitive file found** → Immediately update `.sb-pentest-context.json`
3. **After each bucket completed** → Log the summary
This ensures that if the skill is interrupted, crashes, or times out, all findings up to that point are preserved.
### Required Actions (Progressive)
1. **Update `.sb-pentest-context.json`** with results:
```json
{
"storage_access": {
"timestamp": "...",
"buckets_tested": 5,
"findings": [ ... ],
"summary": { "total_files_accessible": 5183, ... }
}
}
```
2. **Log to `.sb-pentest-audit.log`**:
```
[TIMESTAMP] [supabase-audit-buckets-read] [START] Testing bucket file access
[TIMESTAMP] [supabase-audit-buckets-read] [FINDING] P0: backups bucket has exposed secrets
[TIMESTAMP] [supabase-audit-buckets-read] [CONTEXT_UPDATED] .sb-pentest-context.json updated
```
3. **If files don't exist**, create them before writing.
**FAILURE TO UPDATE CONTEXT FILES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.**
## MANDATORY: Evidence Collection
📁 **Evidence Directory:** `.sb-pentest-evidence/04-storage-audit/buckets/`
### Evidence Files to Create
| File | Content |
|------|---------|
| `buckets/[name]/file-list.json` | Files found in bucket |
| `buckets/[name]/sensitive-files.json` | Sensitive files detected |
| `buckets/[name]/sample-contents/` | Redacted content samples |
### Evidence Format (Sensitive Files Exposed)
```json
{
"evidence_id": "STG-READ-001",
"timestamp": "2025-01-31T10:40:00Z",
"category": "storage-audit",
"type": "file_access",
"severity": "P0",
"bucket": "backups",
"public": true,
"files_found": 45,
"sensitive_files": [
{
"path": "db-backup-2025-01-30.sql",
"size": 131072000,
"type": "database_backup",
"public_url": "https://abc123def.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/backups/db-backup-2025-01-30.sql",
"curl_command": "curl -o backup.sql 'https://abc123def.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/backups/db-backup-2025-01-30.sql'"
},
{
"path": "secrets.env",
"size": 1024,
"type": "secrets_file",
"content_sample": "STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_live_[REDACTED]\nDATABASE_URL=postgresql://[REDACTED]",
"exposed_secrets": ["STRIPE_SECRET_KEY", "DATABASE_URL", "JWT_SECRET"]
}
],
"impact": {
"data_breach": true,
"secrets_exposed": true,
"affected_records": "All database records",
"credentials_to_rotate": ["Stripe API key", "Database password", "JWT secret"]
}
}
```
### Add to curl-commands.sh
```bash
# === STORAGE FILE ACCESS TESTS ===
# List files in backups bucket
curl -s "$SUPABASE_URL/storage/v1/object/list/backups" \
-H "apikey: $ANON_KEY"
# Direct access to public file (P0 if accessible)
curl -I "https://abc123def.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/backups/secrets.env"
# Download exposed backup (for evidence - be careful with size)
# curl -o evidence-backup-sample.sql "https://abc123def.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/backups/db-backup-2025-01-30.sql" | head -1000
```
## Related Skills
- `supabase-audit-buckets-list` — List buckets first
- `supabase-audit-buckets-public` — Focus on public access issues
- `supabase-report` — Generate full report
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