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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-27708 · published 2 November 2020

CVE-2020-27708: Ea origin uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

EEa · Origin

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.59% · top 53.9% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.2
0.59%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by 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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-27708), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.