CVE-2020-27708

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

7.8

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Origin Client that could allow a non-Administrative user to elevate their access to either Administrator or System. Once the user has obtained elevated access, they may be able to take control of the system and perform actions otherwise reserved for high privileged users or system Administrators.

Affected (2)

Products: Ea: Origin

1 product

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Ea Origin	Up to 10.5.86
Ea Origin	Up to 10.5.86

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Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2020-002-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-origin-client

Source: secure@ea.com

ExploitVendor Advisory

https://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2020-002-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-origin-client

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

ExploitVendor Advisory

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