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CVE-2026-1079 (GCVE-0-2026-1079)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-07 15:17 – Updated: 2026-04-07 20:06
VLAI
Title
A native messaging host vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects users of all versions of Pega Robotic Automation who have installed Pega Browser Extension.
Summary
A native messaging host vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects users of all versions of Pega Robotic Automation who have installed Pega Browser Extension. A bad actor could create a website that contains malicious code that targets PBE. The vulnerability could occur if a user navigates to this website. The malicious website could then present an unexpected message box.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-07 20:03 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Pegasystems Pega Browser Extension (PBE) Affected: 0 , < 3.1.45 (custom)
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Date Public
2026-04-07 20:00
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