Last updated: January 12, 2026
An honest security analysis of Webflow for developers considering it for their projects.
Webflow is safe for marketing sites and CMS content - it's a visual website builder, not a full application platform. Security risks come from custom code embeds (potential XSS), CMS reference field visibility, and third-party integrations. No backend logic means limited attack surface.
Webflow is inherently secure for its purpose: visual website building. The limited attack surface (no backend, read-only CMS) is a security advantage. Risks come from what you add: custom code embeds, third-party scripts, and misconfigured CMS visibility. Not suitable for apps requiring server-side logic or user authentication.
Understanding Webflow 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
developers using vibe coding platforms like Lovable, Bolt, and Replit
Source: Combined platform statistics 2024-2025
“There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding', where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists.”
“It's not really coding - I just see stuff, say stuff, run stuff, and copy paste stuff, and it mostly works.”
Yes. Webflow is SOC 2 Type II certified and hosts on AWS with automatic SSL. The read-only nature of published sites (no server-side code) eliminates many attack vectors. Enterprises use Webflow for marketing sites - just be careful with custom code embeds.
The Webflow platform itself is secure. Risks come from what you add: malicious custom code embeds, vulnerable third-party scripts, or exposed CMS content. There's no backend to exploit, no database injection possible. The attack surface is limited by design.
Webflow forms use HTTPS and can integrate with reCAPTCHA. However, Webflow can't validate data server-side - it's client-only. For sensitive data, use integrations like Zapier to route to secure services. Don't collect payment info directly in Webflow forms.
Webflow is a website builder (static/CMS content); Bubble is an app builder (dynamic data, user auth, logic). Webflow has less attack surface but less functionality. Bubble needs careful privacy rules; Webflow needs careful custom code review. Different tools for different purposes.
Don't guess - scan your app and know for certain. VAS checks for all the common security issues in Webflow applications.