CVE-2026-1079 Other in Pega Browser Extension (PBE)
A malicious website can trigger an unexpected message box in the Pega Browser Extension, potentially disrupting user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-1079?
CVE-2026-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pegasystems Pega Browser Extension (PBE), published on 7 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1079?
How do I fix CVE-2026-1079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-1079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-1079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f74-cm8j-hpf8.