CVE-2024-23618

CRITICAL

Published Jan 26, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-306

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
commscope	arris_surfboard_sbg6950ac2_firmware	All
commscope	arris_surfboard_sbg6950ac2	All

References

Other References

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

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-23618? +

CVE-2024-23618 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23618? +

CVE-2024-23618 affects products from commscope, specifically: arris_surfboard_sbg6950ac2, arris_surfboard_sbg6950ac2_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23618? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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