CVE-2026-1079: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Pegasystems Pega Browser Extension (PBE)
CVE-2026-1079 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Pega Browser Extension (PBE) used by Pega Robotic Automation. It involves improper access control in the native messaging host component, allowing a malicious website to trigger an unexpected message box if a user visits it. This vulnerability requires user interaction (navigating to the malicious site) and does not involve privilege requirements or confidentiality/integrity/availability impacts beyond the message box behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affects all versions of Pega Browser Extension integrated with Pega Robotic Automation. A malicious website can exploit the native messaging host interface to cause an unexpected message box to appear when a user visits the site. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.0 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor remediation or patch has been published as of the current data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to the presentation of an unexpected message box triggered by visiting a malicious website. There is no indication of data confidentiality, integrity, or broader availability compromise. The vulnerability could cause user confusion or potential social engineering but does not directly lead to system compromise based on the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, especially if they have the Pega Browser Extension installed. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-1079: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Pegasystems Pega Browser Extension (PBE)
Description
CVE-2026-1079 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Pega Browser Extension (PBE) used by Pega Robotic Automation. It involves improper access control in the native messaging host component, allowing a malicious website to trigger an unexpected message box if a user visits it. This vulnerability requires user interaction (navigating to the malicious site) and does not involve privilege requirements or confidentiality/integrity/availability impacts beyond the message box behavior. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affects all versions of Pega Browser Extension integrated with Pega Robotic Automation. A malicious website can exploit the native messaging host interface to cause an unexpected message box to appear when a user visits the site. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.0 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor remediation or patch has been published as of the current data.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to the presentation of an unexpected message box triggered by visiting a malicious website. There is no indication of data confidentiality, integrity, or broader availability compromise. The vulnerability could cause user confusion or potential social engineering but does not directly lead to system compromise based on the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, especially if they have the Pega Browser Extension installed. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Pega
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-16T20:29:58.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d52341aaed68159a2ec570
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 3:31:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 3:53:34 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 11:03:48 AM
Views: 39
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