Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22493 affects the WordPress Gaspard theme through version 1.3. The reported flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through vulnerable PHP include logic. Impact is rated high because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure check, especially for public sites. Business urgency depends on whether Gaspard is deployed. If present, assign immediate ownership to validate version and obtain vendor guidance before assuming remediation is complete.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-98: improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Public details identify Elated-Themes Gaspard versions up to and including 1.3 as affected, but do not provide exploit details or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Gaspard theme installed at version 1.3 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote attack surface, no authentication, and no user interaction, but high attack complexity. The CVE record and Patchstack reference do not state active exploitation, and the entry is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided bundle.
Researcher notes
Public information is sparse. The CVE description calls out local file inclusion while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion mechanics. Do not infer a specific vulnerable parameter, exploit path, or fixed release from the available sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Gaspard theme.
- Identify any Gaspard installations at version 1.3 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor channels for official remediation guidance.
- If no safe version is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Gaspard is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Gaspard theme version.
- Compare findings against the affected range: through version 1.3.
- Review official CVE and Patchstack entries for updates.
- Check web logs for unusual file-access patterns if exposure is confirmed.
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.