Last updated: January 12, 2026
An honest security analysis of Framer for developers considering it for their projects.
Framer is safe for marketing sites and portfolios - similar to Webflow but with React-based code components. The attack surface is limited (no backend), but code components can introduce vulnerabilities if you write insecure React code. Built-in authentication uses third-party providers securely.
Framer is as secure as Webflow with added React component flexibility. The lack of backend limits attack surface. Main risks: custom code components (React vulnerabilities) and third-party scripts. Framer's authentication features use secure OAuth - safer than building your own. Great for marketing sites, portfolios, and landing pages.
Understanding Framer security in the context of broader industry trends and research.
of Lovable applications (170 out of 1,645) had exposed user data in the CVE-2025-48757 incident
Source: CVE-2025-48757 security advisory
average cost of a data breach in 2023
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023
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Source: Combined platform statistics 2024-2025
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Both are static/CMS site builders with similar security profiles. Framer uses React components (can write custom code); Webflow uses visual-only building. Framer's code components add flexibility but also potential for React-specific vulnerabilities like XSS via dangerouslySetInnerHTML.
Code components run in a sandboxed React environment - they can't access your file system or make unauthorized requests. However, you can write insecure React code (XSS via dangerouslySetInnerHTML). Review any code components you add, especially from third parties.
Yes. Framer's authentication uses OAuth providers (Google, etc.) for the actual auth flow. Framer handles session management. This is more secure than building your own auth. Use it for member-only pages instead of client-side JavaScript gating.
By default, CMS content is public (visible in page source). Use Framer's password protection or membership features to gate content. Don't use client-side JavaScript to hide content - it can be bypassed by viewing source. Server-side gating requires Framer's built-in features.
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