List and test exposed PostgreSQL RPC functions for security issues and potential RLS bypass.
RPC Functions Audit
🔴 CRITICAL: PROGRESSIVE FILE UPDATES REQUIRED
You MUST write to context files AS YOU GO, not just at the end.
Write to .sb-pentest-context.jsonIMMEDIATELY after each function tested
Log to .sb-pentest-audit.logBEFORE and AFTER each function 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 discovers and tests PostgreSQL functions exposed via Supabase's RPC endpoint.
When to Use This Skill
To discover exposed database functions
To test if functions bypass RLS
To check for SQL injection in function parameters
As part of comprehensive API security testing
Prerequisites
Supabase URL and anon key available
Tables audit completed (recommended)
Understanding Supabase RPC
Supabase exposes PostgreSQL functions via:
POST https://[project].supabase.co/rest/v1/rpc/[function_name]
Functions can:
✅ Respect RLS (if using auth.uid() and proper security)
❌ Bypass RLS (if SECURITY DEFINER without checks)
❌ Execute arbitrary SQL (if poorly written)
Risk Levels for Functions
Type
Risk
Description
SECURITY INVOKER
Lower
Runs with caller's permissions
SECURITY DEFINER
Higher
Runs with definer's permissions
Accepts text/json
Higher
Potential for injection
Returns setof
Higher
Can return multiple rows
Usage
Basic RPC Audit
Audit RPC functions on my Supabase project
Test Specific Function
Test the get_user_data RPC function
Output Format
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RPC FUNCTIONS AUDIT
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Project: abc123def.supabase.co
Functions Found: 6
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Function Inventory
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1. get_user_profile(user_id uuid)
Security: INVOKER
Returns: json
Status: ✅ SAFE
Analysis:
├── Uses auth.uid() for authorization
├── Returns only caller's own profile
└── RLS is respected
2. search_posts(query text)
Security: INVOKER
Returns: setof posts
Status: ✅ SAFE
Analysis:
├── Parameterized query (no injection)
├── RLS filters results
└── Only returns published posts
3. get_all_users()
Security: DEFINER
Returns: setof users
Status: 🔴 P0 - RLS BYPASS
Analysis:
├── SECURITY DEFINER runs as owner
├── No auth.uid() check inside function
├── Returns ALL users regardless of caller
└── Bypasses RLS completely!
Test Result:
POST /rest/v1/rpc/get_all_users
→ Returns 1,247 user records with PII
Immediate Fix:
```sql
-- Add authorization check
CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION get_all_users()
RETURNS setof users
LANGUAGE sql
SECURITY INVOKER -- Change to INVOKER
AS $$
SELECT * FROM users
WHERE auth.uid() = id; -- Add RLS-like check
$$;
```
4. admin_delete_user(target_id uuid)
Security: DEFINER
Returns: void
Status: 🔴 P0 - CRITICAL VULNERABILITY
Analysis:
├── SECURITY DEFINER with delete capability
├── No role check (anon can call!)
├── Can delete any user
└── No audit trail
Test Result:
POST /rest/v1/rpc/admin_delete_user
Body: {"target_id": "any-uuid"}
→ Function accessible to anon!
Immediate Fix:
```sql
CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION admin_delete_user(target_id uuid)
RETURNS void
LANGUAGE plpgsql
SECURITY DEFINER
AS $$
BEGIN
-- Add role check
IF NOT (SELECT is_admin FROM profiles WHERE id = auth.uid()) THEN
RAISE EXCEPTION 'Unauthorized';
END IF;
DELETE FROM users WHERE id = target_id;
END;
$$;
-- Or better: restrict to authenticated only
REVOKE EXECUTE ON FUNCTION admin_delete_user FROM anon;
```
5. dynamic_query(table_name text, conditions text)
Security: DEFINER
Returns: json
Status: 🔴 P0 - SQL INJECTION
Analysis:
├── Accepts raw text parameters
├── Likely concatenates into query
├── SQL injection possible
Test Result:
POST /rest/v1/rpc/dynamic_query
Body: {"table_name": "users; DROP TABLE users;--", "conditions": "1=1"}
→ Injection vector confirmed!
Immediate Action:
→ DELETE THIS FUNCTION IMMEDIATELY
```sql
DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS dynamic_query;
```
Never build queries from user input. Use parameterized queries.
6. calculate_total(order_id uuid)
Security: INVOKER
Returns: numeric
Status: ✅ SAFE
Analysis:
├── UUID parameter (type-safe)
├── SECURITY INVOKER respects RLS
└── Only accesses caller's orders
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Summary
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Total Functions: 6
Safe: 3
P0 Critical: 3
├── get_all_users (RLS bypass)
├── admin_delete_user (no auth check)
└── dynamic_query (SQL injection)
Priority Actions:
1. DELETE dynamic_query function immediately
2. Add auth checks to admin_delete_user
3. Fix get_all_users to respect RLS
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Injection Testing
The skill tests for SQL injection in text/varchar parameters:
Safe (Parameterized)
-- ✅ Safe: uses parameter placeholderCREATEFUNCTION search_posts(query text)
RETURNS setof posts
AS $$
SELECT*FROM posts WHERE title ILIKE '%'|| query ||'%';
$$ LANGUAGEsql;
Vulnerable (Concatenation)
-- ❌ Vulnerable: dynamic SQL executionCREATEFUNCTION dynamic_query(tbl text, cond text)
RETURNS json
AS $$
DECLAREresult json;
BEGINEXECUTE format('SELECT json_agg(t) FROM %I t WHERE %s', tbl, cond)
INTOresult;
RETURNresult;
END;
$$ LANGUAGE plpgsql;
Context Output
{"rpc_audit":{"timestamp":"2025-01-31T11:00:00Z","functions_found":6,"summary":{"safe":3,"p0_critical":3,"p1_high":0},"findings":[{"function":"get_all_users","severity":"P0","issue":"RLS bypass via SECURITY DEFINER","impact":"All user data accessible","remediation":"Change to SECURITY INVOKER or add auth checks"},{"function":"dynamic_query","severity":"P0","issue":"SQL injection vulnerability","impact":"Arbitrary SQL execution possible","remediation":"Delete function, use parameterized queries"}]}}
CREATEFUNCTION get_my_data()
RETURNS json
AS $$
SELECT json_agg(d) FROM data d
WHERE d.user_id = auth.uid(); -- Always filter by caller
$$ LANGUAGEsql SECURITY INVOKER;
3. Use REVOKE for Sensitive Functions
-- Remove anon accessREVOKEEXECUTEONFUNCTION admin_function FROM anon;
-- Only authenticated usersGRANTEXECUTEONFUNCTION admin_function TO authenticated;
4. Avoid Text Parameters for Dynamic Queries
-- ❌ BadCREATEFUNCTION query(tbl text) ...
-- ✅ Good: use specific functions per tableCREATEFUNCTION get_users() ...
CREATEFUNCTION get_posts() ...
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:
Before testing each function → Log the action to .sb-pentest-audit.log
After each function analyzed → Immediately update .sb-pentest-context.json
After each vulnerability found → Log the finding immediately
This ensures that if the skill is interrupted, crashes, or times out, all findings up to that point are preserved.
{"evidence_id":"RPC-001","timestamp":"2025-01-31T10:30:00Z","category":"api-audit","type":"rpc_vulnerability","severity":"P0","function":"get_all_users","analysis":{"security_definer":true,"auth_check":false,"rls_bypass":true},"test":{"request":{"method":"POST","url":"https://abc123def.supabase.co/rest/v1/rpc/get_all_users","curl_command":"curl -X POST '$URL/rest/v1/rpc/get_all_users' -H 'apikey: $ANON_KEY' -H 'Content-Type: application/json'"},"response":{"status":200,"rows_returned":1247,"sample_data":"[REDACTED - contains user PII]"}},"impact":"Bypasses RLS, returns all 1,247 user records","remediation":"Change to SECURITY INVOKER or add auth.uid() check"}
Add to curl-commands.sh
# === RPC FUNCTION TESTS ===# Test get_all_users function (P0 if accessible)
curl -X POST "$SUPABASE_URL/rest/v1/rpc/get_all_users" \
-H "apikey: $ANON_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json"# Test admin_delete_user function
curl -X POST "$SUPABASE_URL/rest/v1/rpc/admin_delete_user" \
-H "apikey: $ANON_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"target_id": "test-uuid"}'
Related Skills
supabase-audit-tables-list — List exposed tables
supabase-audit-rls — Test RLS policies
supabase-audit-auth-users — User enumeration tests