CVE-2026-1078

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified

CVE-2026-1078 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file-write vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects Pega Robotic Automation version 22.1 or R25 users who are running automations that work with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. A bad actor could create a website that includes malicious code. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file-write vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects Pega Robotic Automation version 22.1 or R25 users who are running automations that work with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. A bad actor could create a website that includes malicious code. The vulnerability could occur if a Robot Runtime user navigates to the malicious website.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0
7.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
PegasystemsPega Robot Studio22.1; R25

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-1078?
An arbitrary file-write vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects Pega Robotic Automation version 22.1 or R25 users who are running automations that work with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. A bad actor could create a website that includes malicious code. The vulnerability could occur if a Robot Runtime user navigates to the malicious website.
How severe is CVE-2026-1078?
CVE-2026-1078 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1078?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST