Is CVE-2026-0898 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-0898 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-0898 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-0898 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0898?

CVE-2026-0898 has a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-0898

CWE-284Published: March 23, 2026· Updated: Mar 24, 2026

9.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.4th

Official Description

An arbitrary file-write vulnerability in Pega Browser Extension (PBE) affects Pega Robot Studio developers who are automating Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge using either version 22.1 or R25. This vulnerability does not affect Robot Runtime users. A bad actor could create a website that includes malicious code. The vulnerability may be exploited if a Pega Robot Studio developer is deceived into visiting this website during interrogation mode in Robot Studio.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-0898 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (P) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionP

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/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