CVE-2019-11354Origin Vulnerability
The client in Electronic Arts (EA) Origin 10.5.36 on Windows allows template injection in the title parameter of the Origin2 URI handler.
Published Apr 19, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-11354 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Origin (Ea).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttp://gamasutra.com/view/news/340907/A_nowfixed_Origin_vulnerability_potentially_opened_the_client_to_hackers.php
- advisoryhttps://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-per-link-aus-1904-140738.html
- advisoryhttps://www.pcmag.com/news/367801/security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-origin-clien
- advisoryhttps://www.techradar.com/news/major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-client
- advisoryhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8877334/sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers/
- advisoryhttps://www.trustedreviews.com/news/time-update-origin-eas-game-client-security-risk-just-installed-3697942
Description
The client in Electronic Arts (EA) Origin 10.5.36 on Windows allows template injection in the title parameter of the Origin2 URI handler. This can be used to escape the underlying AngularJS sandbox and achieve remote code execution via an origin2://game/launch URL for QtApplication QDesktopServices communication.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OriginEa | 10.5.36 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
References
- advisorygamasutra.com · A_nowfixed_Origin_vulnerability_potentially_ope…
- advisorygolem.de · sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-p…
- advisorypcmag.com · security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-…
- advisorytechradar.com · major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-c…
- advisorythesun.co.uk · sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers
FAQ
Common Questions.
The client in Electronic Arts (EA) Origin 10.5.36 on Windows allows template injection in the title parameter of the Origin2 URI handler.
Affected: Origin (Ea) versions 10.5.36. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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