The vulnerability CVE-2026-22493 in Elated-Themes Gaspard theme arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This allows attackers to include local files on the server, which can lead to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The issue affects versions up to 1.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable theme. The high CVSS score reflects the severity of potential impact. However, the attack complexity is high, which may limit exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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 vulnerable Gaspard theme or restricting access to the affected system to trusted users only. Monitoring for updates from Elated-Themes is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.