CVE-2020-15914

Name: CVE-2020-15914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-02T21:15:26.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15914 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Origin Client for Mac and PC 10.5.86 or earlier that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Javascript in a target user’s Origin client. An attacker could use this vulnerability to access sensitive data related to the target user’s Origin account, or to control or monitor the Origin text chat window.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Origin Client for Mac and PC 10.5.86 or earlier that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Javascript in a target user’s Origin client. An attacker could use this vulnerability to access sensitive data related to the target user’s Origin account, or to control or monitor the Origin text chat window.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ea	Origin Client	<= 10.5.86

References

https://github.com/Monairy/Security-Advisories/blob/master/CVE%202020-15914Third Party Advisory
https://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2020-003-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-origin-clientVendor Advisory
https://github.com/Monairy/Security-Advisories/blob/master/CVE%202020-15914Third Party Advisory
https://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2020-003-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-origin-clientVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15914?

How severe is CVE-2020-15914?

CVE-2020-15914 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15914?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST