CVE-2026-1711: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Pegasystems Pega Infinity
Pega Infinity versions 8. 1. 0 through 25. 1. 1 contain a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a user interface component. Exploitation requires a high privileged user with a developer role to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 and has a CVSS 4. 8 (medium) severity rating. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1711 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting Pegasystems Pega Infinity platform versions 8.1.0 through 25.1.1. The flaw exists in a user interface component that improperly neutralizes input during web page generation, allowing injection of malicious scripts. Exploitation requires a user with high privileges and a developer role, limiting the attack surface. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 score, indicating medium severity. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a high privileged developer user to inject and store malicious scripts in the application interface, potentially leading to script execution in the context of other users viewing the affected component. However, the requirement for high privilege reduces the likelihood of exploitation by low-privileged attackers. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict developer role assignments to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to user interface components. Avoid granting unnecessary high privileges to users.
CVE-2026-1711: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Pegasystems Pega Infinity
Description
Pega Infinity versions 8. 1. 0 through 25. 1. 1 contain a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a user interface component. Exploitation requires a high privileged user with a developer role to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 and has a CVSS 4. 8 (medium) severity rating. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1711 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting Pegasystems Pega Infinity platform versions 8.1.0 through 25.1.1. The flaw exists in a user interface component that improperly neutralizes input during web page generation, allowing injection of malicious scripts. Exploitation requires a user with high privileges and a developer role, limiting the attack surface. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 score, indicating medium severity. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a high privileged developer user to inject and store malicious scripts in the application interface, potentially leading to script execution in the context of other users viewing the affected component. However, the requirement for high privilege reduces the likelihood of exploitation by low-privileged attackers. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict developer role assignments to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to user interface components. Avoid granting unnecessary high privileges to users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Pega
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-30T18:08:28.303Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e0074d82d89c981f9e1a3e
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 9:46:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 11:10:15 PM
Last updated: 5/30/2026, 10:07:12 AM
Views: 75
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