PatchTheCVECVE-2024-23618: An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Arris SURFboard SGB6950AC2 devices
CVE-2024-23618 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting arris surfboard sbg6950ac2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Arris SURFboard SGB6950AC2 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code execution as root.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2024-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-23618?
arris surfboard sbg6950ac2 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-23618 being exploited?
CVE-2024-23618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-23618 affect?
CVE-2024-23618 affects arris surfboard sbg6950ac2 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Arris SURFboard SGB6950AC2 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code execution as root.
How urgent is CVE-2024-23618?
Priority 51/100. Critical severity