# Nuxt Security

Nuxt Security is a Runtime Application Self-Protection product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

A Nuxt 3 security module that automatically implements OWASP security patterns through HTTP headers, middleware, and various protection mechanisms including CSP, XSS validation, CORS, and CSRF protection.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Nuxt Security?

Nuxt Security is a security module designed specifically for Nuxt 3 applications that automatically implements OWASP security patterns and principles through HTTP headers and middleware configuration.

The module provides comprehensive security features including security response headers with Content Security Policy (CSP) support for static site generation, request size and rate limiting capabilities, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) validation, and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) configuration.

Additional security enhancements include hiding the X-Powered-By header, removing console loggers in production, HTTP method restrictions, basic authentication support, and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection.

Installation is handled through the Nuxt module system using npx nuxi@latest module add security, which automatically registers route rules and server middlewares globally across the application.

Configuration options are managed through the nuxt.config.ts file, allowing developers to customize security settings according to their application requirements. The module includes development tools for generating type stubs and running a development playground for testing security configurations.

Tags: Web Security, OWASP, Node.js, XSS, CSRF, Content Security Policy

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [Runtime Application Self-Protection](https://cybersectools.com/categories/rasp)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 968
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Application Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-application-security-solutions).

## Nuxt Security FAQ

### What is Nuxt Security?

Nuxt Security is a product in the Runtime Application Self-Protection category. It covers Web Security, OWASP and Node.js.

### What is the pricing for Nuxt Security?

Nuxt Security is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/Baroshem/nuxt-security/.

### What are alternatives to Nuxt Security?

Alternatives to Nuxt Security listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Aikido Zen](https://cybersectools.com/tools/aikido-zen) - Runtime application security library blocking zero-days & OWASP Top 10 attacks (Commercial)
2. [c/side](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cside) - Client-side platform securing browser scripts, detecting fraud & ensuring PCI compliance. (Commercial)
3. [Source Defense How it works](https://cybersectools.com/tools/source-defense-how-it-works) - Client-side security for websites against 3rd party vendor attacks (Commercial)
4. [Approov Runtime Application Self Protection](https://cybersectools.com/tools/approov-protect-connected-car-apps) - RASP solution securing mobile apps and APIs across Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS at runtime. (Commercial)
5. [Arcjet](https://cybersectools.com/tools/arcjet) - Developer-first security SDK for bot detection, rate limiting, and attack protection (Commercial)

Compare all Nuxt Security alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/nuxt-security](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/nuxt-security)

### What deployment and organization size does Nuxt Security fit?

Nuxt Security is available as a cloud service. It is listed for startups, small businesses and mid-market companies. It is free.

## Compare Nuxt Security with similar solutions

- [Nuxt Security vs Aikido Zen](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-zen-vs-nuxt-security)
- [Nuxt Security vs c/side](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cside-vs-nuxt-security)
- [Nuxt Security vs Source Defense How it works](https://cybersectools.com/compare/nuxt-security-vs-source-defense-how-it-works)

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