HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-23618
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-23618

CWE-306Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Arris SURFboard SGB6950AC2 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code execution as root.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-23618 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

commscope2 product(s)
arris surfboard sbg6950ac2 firmwarearris surfboard sbg6950ac2
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/arris-surfboard-sbg6950ac2-arbitrary-command-execution-vulnerability/
ADVISORYhttps://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/arris-surfboard-sbg6950ac2-arbitrary-command-execution-vulnerability/

All References (2)

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https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/arris-surfboard-sbg6950ac2-arbitrary-command-execution-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
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https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/arris-surfboard-sbg6950ac2-arbitrary-command-execution-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-23618
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 26, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-23618 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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