CVE-2024-23618

Name: CVE-2024-23618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-26T00:15:09.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23618 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Arris SURFboard SGB6950AC2 devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code execution as root. . EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Commscope	Arris Surfboard Sbg6950ac2 Firmware	All versions

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23618?

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 severe is CVE-2024-23618?

CVE-2024-23618 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23618?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-23618?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST