CVE-2019-11354
CVE-2019-11354 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ea Origin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Ea Origin
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-11354?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2019-11354?
- CVE-2019-11354 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-11354 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-11354?
- CVE-2019-11354 affects Ea Origin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-11354?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-11354 published?
- CVE-2019-11354 was published on 2019-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://gamasutra.com/view/news/340907/A_nowfixed_Origin_vulnerability_potentially_opened_the_client_to_hackers.php
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153375/dotProject-2.1.9-SQL-Injection.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153485/EA-Origin-Template-Injection-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://blog.underdogsecurity.com/rce_in_origin_client/
- https://gizmodo.com/ea-origin-users-update-your-client-now-1834079604
- https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/16/ea-origin-bug-exposed-hackers/
- https://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-per-link-aus-1904-140738.html
- https://www.pcmag.com/news/367801/security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-origin-clien
- https://www.techradar.com/news/major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-client
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8877334/sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers/
- https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/time-update-origin-eas-game-client-security-risk-just-installed-3697942
- https://www.vg247.com/2019/04/17/ea-origin-security-flaw-run-malicious-code-fixed/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ea:origin:10.5.36:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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