Pega Browser Extension Privilege Escalation

Arbitrary file write in Pega Browser Extension allows remote attackers to compromise system integrity when Robot Runtime users visit malicious websites while running automations in Chrome or Edge. Affects Pega Robotic Automation versions 22.1 and R25. Attack requires user interaction (navigating to attacker-controlled site) but no authentication. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though attack complexity is low once user visits malicious site.

Remote code execution via malicious websites targeting Pega Browser Extension (PBE) allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger unexpected message boxes and cause availability impact on affected systems. All versions of Pega Browser Extension prior to 3.1.45 are vulnerable; the attack requires user interaction (navigation to a malicious website) but no special privileges. CVSS 6.0 score reflects the moderate severity with high availability impact potential. No active exploitation or public exploit code has been identified at the time of analysis.