Vulnerability identifier: #VU35984

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11354

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Origin Client
Client/Desktop applications / Games

Vendor: Electronic Arts

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Origin Client: 10.5.36

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External links
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
http://blog.underdogsecurity.com/rce_in_origin_client/
http://gizmodo.com/ea-origin-users-update-your-client-now-1834079604
http://techcrunch.com/2019/04/16/ea-origin-bug-exposed-hackers/
http://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-ea-origin-fuehrte-schadcode-per-link-aus-1904-140738.html
http://www.pcmag.com/news/367801/security-flaw-allowed-any-app-to-run-using-eas-origin-clien
http://www.techradar.com/news/major-security-flaw-found-in-ea-origin-gaming-client
http://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8877334/sims-4-battlefield-fifa-origin-hackers/
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/time-update-origin-eas-game-client-security-risk-just-installed-3697942
http://www.vg247.com/2019/04/17/ea-origin-security-flaw-run-malicious-code-fixed/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.