Is Framer Safe?
Framer is safe with limited attack surface similar to Webflow, plus React component flexibility. Static generation and sandboxed components provide strong security. Review custom code and third-party scripts.
Static + React Security
Framer combines static site generation with React code components. The lack of backend eliminates server-side vulnerabilities, while code components are sandboxed and can't access the file system.
Security Considerations
Code Components
Review custom React code for XSS vulnerabilities. Avoid dangerouslySetInnerHTML and eval() in code components.
Third-Party Scripts
Scripts added via custom code run with full page access. Only embed from trusted sources.
CMS Content
CMS data is readable in page source unless using Framer's paid gating features. Don't store sensitive data in CMS.
Authentication
Framer's authentication uses secure OAuth. It's safer than building your own - use it for gated content.
Security Assessment
Strengths
- + Static site generation limits attack surface
- + Automatic HTTPS on Framer CDN
- + Code components are sandboxed React
- + No server-side code vulnerabilities
- + Authentication uses secure OAuth providers
- + CMS data is read-only on published site
Concerns
- - Code components can have XSS if using dangerouslySetInnerHTML
- - Third-party scripts run with full page access
- - CMS content is public unless using paid gating
- - No server-side validation - all logic is client-side
The Verdict
Framer is as secure as Webflow with added React component flexibility. The lack of backend limits attack surface significantly. Main risks are custom code components (React vulnerabilities) and third-party scripts. Use Framer's built-in authentication for gated content rather than building your own.
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