The vulnerability CVE-2026-22476 affects the Etchy theme by Elated-Themes, where improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). This can enable an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The issue affects Etchy versions up to and including 1.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary files on the server hosting the Etchy theme, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected Etchy theme or restricting access to vulnerable endpoints. Monitor official Elated-Themes communications for updates and patches.