Security Analysis Report
Arris SBG10
D
HIGH RISK
This router scores 32/100 - a D. Significant gaps in supply chain, patch support, or security capabilities.
- A flaw in the modem firmware lets attackers on Your ISP's network intercept every connection your home makes - A flaw in the modem firmware lets an attacker on your ISP's network intercept or redirect every connection your home makes - banking sessions, video calls, smart home commands - before your router ever sees them.
- When the next critical Wi-Fi flaw drops, this router will stay exposed for weeks while newer models are patched - Patches arrive late, if at all. When the next critical Wi-Fi flaw drops, this router will still be exposed weeks after newer models are protected - and every device on your network rides through it during that window.
FCC & Ban Risk
40
/100
D
Supply chain · FCC status · CVEs · Patch support
Security Capabilities
12
/100
F
Zero-Trust · VPN · Segmentation · Monitoring
2.1M US homes use this router
How we estimated this ↗
Device context
Manufacturer
CommScope (US) - CommScope Inc., Hickory, NC (formerly Arris International)
FCC status
FCC authorized - Not in scope
Made in
China (CommScope)
Patch support
Limited
Everything on this network shares the exposure
💻 Work laptop & remote access
🏦 Online banking & passwords
📷 Security cameras & smart locks
👧 Kids’ devices & school logins
📱 Every phone & tablet at home
🔊 Smart speakers & streaming
Steps you can take today
1Check for available firmware updates
2Consider replacing with a current-generation device
3Split modem and router functions for better security control
4We built Rio to score 8/8 on this framework - it’s the only router we track that does
Security features
Zero-Trust Device Admission
Network Segmentation (VLANs)
Router-Level VPN for All Devices
Domain Allowlisting
Granular Password Control
Guest Auto-Expiry
Clean Supply Chain
Active Threat Monitoring
The Verdict
This router covers the fundamentals of internet connectivity. However, it has serious security gaps that put every device on your network at risk - every phone, laptop, camera, and smart device on this Wi-Fi shares that exposure.
The gaps are real enough to affect banking sessions, remote work, and anything sensitive passing through your home network. A D grade means the issues are documented and ongoing, not theoretical.
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A flaw in the modem firmware lets attackers on Your ISP's network intercept every connection your home makes
A flaw in the modem firmware lets an attacker on your ISP's network intercept or redirect every connection your home makes - banking sessions, video calls, smart home commands - before your router ever sees them.
Show technical detail
Critical RCE in Arris product line: Critical remote code execution vulnerabilities were found in the Arris SBG product line. Not all customers received timely patches.
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When the next critical Wi-Fi flaw drops, this router will stay exposed for weeks while newer models are patched
Patches arrive late, if at all. When the next critical Wi-Fi flaw drops, this router will still be exposed weeks after newer models are protected - and every device on your network rides through it during that window.
Show technical detail
Aging hardware - limited patch lifecycle: CommScope has shifted focus to newer hardware. The SBG10 receives infrequent security updates.
Everything on this network shares the exposure
💻 Work laptop & remote access
🏦 Online banking & passwords
📷 Security cameras & smart locks
👧 Kids' devices & school logins
📱 Every phone & tablet at home
🔊 Smart speakers & streaming
An A-rated alternative is shown below.
FCC & Ban Risk
40
/100
D
Supply chain · FCC status · CVEs · Patch support
Security Capabilities
12
/100
F
Zero-Trust · VPN · Segmentation · Monitoring
FCC & Ban Risk measures supply-chain exposure, government flags, and CVE history. Security Capabilities measures what the router can actually do to protect your network. How we score →
Device context
Manufacturer
CommScope (US) - CommScope Inc., Hickory, NC (formerly Arris International)
Country of origin
Built in China (CommScope)
US gov status
FCC authorized - Not in scope
Security patches
Limited - aging
Steps you can take today
1
Check for available firmware updates
2
Consider replacing with a current-generation device
3
Split modem and router functions for better security control
4
We built Rio to score 8/8 on this framework. It’s the only router we track that does - and we’d tell you if another one did
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Security capabilities comparison
Here's how your router compares to Rio across the 8 dimensions we built our framework around. (Yes, we made Rio.)
ARRIS
your router
Rio Router™
full standard
Zero-Trust Device Admission
Every new device is blocked by default - admin must approve it once, even if it has the right password
Not available
Available
Network Segmentation (VLANs)
Devices on your network are isolated from each other, so a hacked smart TV can't reach your laptop
Not available
Available
Router-Level VPN for All Devices
All traffic - including smart devices that can't run VPN apps - is encrypted before leaving your home
Not available
Available
Domain Allowlisting
Block everything except approved sites; more effective than trying to blacklist billions of harmful URLs
Not available
Available
Granular Password Control
Separate passwords per network zone - changing one doesn't affect others
Not available
Available
Guest Auto-Expiry
Guest devices are automatically removed when they leave; neighbors can't reconnect without re-approval
Not available
Available
Clean Supply Chain
Manufactured outside Chinese legal jurisdiction - not subject to China's National Intelligence Law
Partial
Available
Active Threat Monitoring
Real-time detection of suspicious device behavior, unusual traffic patterns, and known attack signatures on your network
Partial
Available
Rio scores 8/8 - we built it to hit every dimension on this framework. Know a router that does? Tell us and we’ll add it.
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How this was scored · verified March 2026: This rating combines FCC authorization status, manufacturer legal jurisdiction, CVEs from NIST NVD, active patch support status, and CISA advisory mentions. See full methodology →
Reference Data
Sources & evidence
All findings trace to publicly verifiable primary sources - US government databases, official FCC filings, and NIST CVE records. No proprietary or anonymous sources are used.
Full data source documentation: Scoring Methodology & Citations →