How severe is CVE-2024-23618?

CVE-2024-23618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23618?

CVE-2024-23618 affects Commscope Arris Surfboard Sbg6950ac2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23618?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23618 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23618 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21112.

When was CVE-2024-23618 published?

CVE-2024-23618 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23618

CVE-2024-23618 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commscope Arris Surfboard Sbg6950ac2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21112
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Commscope Arris Surfboard Sbg6950ac2 Firmware
Published: 2024-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23618?: CVE-2024-23618 affects Commscope Arris Surfboard Sbg6950ac2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23618 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23618 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21112.
When was CVE-2024-23618 published?: CVE-2024-23618 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:commscope:arris_surfboard_sbg6950ac2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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