No-Code Database

X-Forwarded-User

Zero-Day Shield

SSO + Zero-Day Protection for NocoDB

by NocoDB Inc.

Add SAML/OIDC SSO to NocoDB — Protect Your No-Code Database Platform

Overview

Why NocoDB Needs an Authenticated Proxy

NocoDB is an open-source Airtable alternative that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet. Self-hosted NocoDB instances contain business data, project records, customer information, and operational databases. A compromised NocoDB instance means direct access to all connected databases. OnePAM adds enterprise SSO to NocoDB, ensuring only authenticated team members can access databases and collaborative workspaces.

HTTP Header Authentication

X-Forwarded-User

OnePAM authenticates users via corporate SSO before proxying requests to NocoDB. The authenticated identity is passed via HTTP headers.

Zero-Day Risk Profile

NocoDB Vulnerability Risks

Without an authenticated proxy, these risks are directly exploitable by any network-reachable attacker.

NocoDB has direct SQL access to connected databases

API endpoints expose database records to programmatic access

Form views may collect sensitive data from external users

Shared view links can expose database contents publicly

The Challenge

Security Challenges with NocoDB

These are the risks organizations face when NocoDB is not behind an authenticated proxy.

Direct Database Access

NocoDB connects directly to your databases — MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or SQLite. Unauthorized access means data exposure.

Data Sensitivity

Business data, customer records, and operational information in NocoDB tables may be subject to regulatory controls.

Shared View Risks

NocoDB shared views and form views can inadvertently expose database records externally.

Limited Enterprise Auth

NocoDB's built-in authentication lacks enterprise SAML/OIDC SSO in the open-source edition.

API Exposure

NocoDB's REST API provides full CRUD access to database records. API tokens can be leaked or misused.

No Access Auditing

Tracking who accessed or modified which database records requires external tooling.

The OnePAM Solution

How OnePAM Adds SSO + Zero-Day Protection to NocoDB

A step-by-step guide to deploying OnePAM's authenticated proxy in front of NocoDB.

Deploy OnePAM as NocoDB Proxy

Place OnePAM in front of the NocoDB web interface.

NocoDB is accessible only through OnePAM. Direct browser access is blocked.

Configure Your Identity Provider

Connect OnePAM to your SAML/OIDC provider.

Team members authenticate via corporate SSO with MFA before accessing databases.

Enable Proxy Authentication

OnePAM injects the verified identity for NocoDB.

Individual accountability for every database access and modification.

Define Data Access Policies

Control who can access which databases based on IdP groups.

Sales team accesses CRM data; engineering accesses project data; finance accesses financial records.

Audit Data Access

Every database view and modification is logged with corporate identity.

Complete audit trail for data governance and regulatory compliance.

Business Impact

Benefits of Securing NocoDB with OnePAM

Measurable security and operational outcomes from deploying OnePAM in front of NocoDB.

Protect Business Data

Only authenticated team members can access NocoDB databases and collaborative workspaces.

Zero unauthorized data access

Enterprise SSO for NocoDB

Add SAML/OIDC SSO to NocoDB OSS without upgrading to paid plans.

Enterprise SSO for free NocoDB

MFA for Database Access

Require MFA before team members can view or modify business data.

MFA-protected databases

Team-Scoped Data

Different teams access only their relevant databases based on IdP groups.

Team-level data isolation

Instant Offboarding

Disable someone in your IdP and NocoDB access stops immediately.

Real-time revocation

Data Governance Audit Trail

Every data access and modification logged with corporate identity.

Complete data audit trail

SSO Features

NocoDB SSO Capabilities

Every feature needed to provide enterprise-grade SSO and access control for NocoDB.

SAML 2.0 & OIDC SSO for NocoDB

Database-level access policies from IdP groups

Session recording for compliance

IP and geo-restriction

Device trust verification

Automatic user provisioning

Concurrent session management

API access control

Form view protection

Multi-workspace SSO support

Security

Zero-Day Protection Features

Enterprise-grade security controls that shield NocoDB from exploitation.

NocoDB isolated from direct network access

End-to-end TLS encryption

Request-level authentication

Database credential protection

Header injection prevention

Automatic session invalidation on IdP sign-out

Real-World Scenarios

NocoDB SSO + Security Use Cases

Common scenarios where organizations deploy OnePAM in front of NocoDB.

Business teams accessing NocoDB databases with corporate SSO

Protecting customer data in NocoDB for GDPR compliance

Securing shared NocoDB workspaces for external collaborators

Auditing database access for regulatory compliance

Restricting API access to authorized integrations

Providing time-limited NocoDB access for contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

NocoDB SSO + Security FAQ

Common questions about deploying OnePAM's authenticated proxy for NocoDB.

Does OnePAM work with NocoDB's Docker deployment?

Yes. OnePAM can proxy to NocoDB running in Docker, docker-compose, or Kubernetes environments.

Can we protect NocoDB's API separately?

Yes. OnePAM policies can apply different authentication requirements to NocoDB's web interface and API endpoints.

Does OnePAM affect NocoDB's form views?

Public form views can be configured to bypass OnePAM's authentication while internal views require SSO.

Can different teams see different bases?

Yes. OnePAM identifies users by IdP group. Combined with NocoDB's workspace permissions, you can isolate data per team.

Does OnePAM work with NocoDB open-source?

Yes. OnePAM provides enterprise SSO capabilities to NocoDB OSS at the proxy layer.

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