CVE-2019-11354

Name: CVE-2019-11354
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-19T22:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 23.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11354 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 23.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

23.13%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ea	Origin	10.5.36

References

http://gamasutra.com/view/news/340907/A_nowfixed_Origin_vulnerability_potentially_opened_the_client_to_hackers.phpThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153375/dotProject-2.1.9-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153485/EA-Origin-Template-Injection-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.underdogsecurity.com/rce_in_origin_client/Broken Link
https://gizmodo.com/ea-origin-users-update-your-client-now-1834079604Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/16/ea-origin-bug-exposed-hackers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-per-link-aus-1904-140738.htmlPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pcmag.com/news/367801/security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-origin-clienPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.techradar.com/news/major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-clientPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8877334/sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/time-update-origin-eas-game-client-security-risk-just-installed-3697942Third Party Advisory
https://www.vg247.com/2019/04/17/ea-origin-security-flaw-run-malicious-code-fixed/Third Party Advisory
http://gamasutra.com/view/news/340907/A_nowfixed_Origin_vulnerability_potentially_opened_the_client_to_hackers.phpThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153375/dotProject-2.1.9-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153485/EA-Origin-Template-Injection-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.underdogsecurity.com/rce_in_origin_client/Broken Link
https://gizmodo.com/ea-origin-users-update-your-client-now-1834079604Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/16/ea-origin-bug-exposed-hackers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-per-link-aus-1904-140738.htmlPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pcmag.com/news/367801/security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-origin-clienPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.techradar.com/news/major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-clientPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8877334/sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/time-update-origin-eas-game-client-security-risk-just-installed-3697942Third Party Advisory
https://www.vg247.com/2019/04/17/ea-origin-security-flaw-run-malicious-code-fixed/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11354?

How severe is CVE-2019-11354?

CVE-2019-11354 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11354?

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Source: NVD / NIST