WordPress plugin
AP Background security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High1
- Medium2
- Low0
All AP Background vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤3.8.2No patch available | CVE-2025-10165 | |
| Medium4.3 | Cross-Site Request Forgery ≤3.8.2No patch available | CVE-2025-9897 | |
| High8.8 | 3.8.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload via advParallaxBackAdminSaveSlider Function 3.8.1 – 3.8.2No patch available | CVE-2025-9561 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤3.8.2No patch available
- Medium4.3Cross-Site Request Forgery
≤3.8.2No patch available
- High8.83.8.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload via advParallaxBackAdminSaveSlider Function
3.8.1 – 3.8.2No patch available
AP Background: common questions
Does AP Background have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 3 known vulnerabilities in AP Background: 1 high, 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of AP Background I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent AP Background vulnerability?
CVE-2025-10165, published Oct 2, 2025: AP Background <= 3.8.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any AP Background vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known AP Background vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.