Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22476 affects the WordPress Etchy theme through version 1.0. It can allow local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive files or impacting the site if abused. The CVSS score is high, but the listed attack complexity is high. No source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. The business risk is greatest for public sites using Etchy through 1.0, especially if they handle sensitive data or support revenue operations.
Technical view
The issue is an improper filename control flaw in a PHP include/require path, mapped to CWE-98. Public metadata describes PHP Local File Inclusion in Elated-Themes Etchy through 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network reachable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, with high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using the Etchy theme version 1.0 or earlier are the likely exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability is network reachable and unauthenticated, but public metadata rates attack complexity as high.
Researcher notes
The source bundle describes LFI but also references CWE-98 and PHP Remote File Inclusion terminology. No exploit details, affected code path, fixed version, or vendor advisory are included. Confidence is limited to the CVE and Patchstack metadata provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Etchy theme and its installed version.
- If Etchy is installed through 1.0, check vendor or Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Disable or replace the affected theme if no safe update is available.
- Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical WordPress sites first.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the Etchy theme installed.
- Record the installed Etchy version and compare it with the affected range.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for fixed-version information.
- Check web logs for unusual file access patterns around theme endpoints.
- Verify remediation by confirming Etchy is updated, removed, or disabled.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.