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CVE-2026-1079

Status: Awaiting AnalysisMedium (6)—

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.

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Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (2)

⚠ AI-inferred from the description — NVD hasn't analyzed this CVE yet, these aren't verified CPEs.

Pega — Browser ExtensionAIPega — Robotic AutomationAI

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