The algorithm scores this router 32/100 - a D. The SBG10 is CommScope/Arris hardware - a US company with no Chinese jurisdiction concerns. The D grade reflects aging hardware with a limited security update cadence, not ownership structure. CommScope has shifted focus to newer products; the SBG10's patch cadence has become infrequent.
- CommScope (Arris) is a US company - no Chinese state jurisdiction concerns. Partial ownership points.
- FCC authorized - no ban concerns. Partial FCC points.
- Critical RCE in Arris SBG product line (CVE-2022-31793) - patch deployment to customers was inconsistent
- Aging hardware - CommScope has deprioritized SBG10 in favor of newer equipment
- Infrequent patch cadence - security updates are not reliable on this model
- No WPA3, no VLAN segmentation, no advanced security features
- Consider separating modem and router functions - combo units compound the attack surface of a single vulnerability
- 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.
- Aging hardware - limited patch lifecycle: CommScope has shifted focus to newer hardware. The SBG10 receives infrequent security updates.
FCC & Ban Risk
40
/100
D
Supply chain · FCC status · CVEs · Patch support
Security Capabilities
12
/100
F
Zero-Trust · VPN · Segmentation · Monitoring
🏭 Manufacturer
CommScope (US)
CommScope Inc., Hickory, NC (formerly Arris International)
Manufactured in: China (CommScope)
🏛️ FCC Status
FCC authorized
Not in scope
🛡️ Patch Support
Limited - aging
Whether security vulnerabilities are actively being patched
⚠️ Key Finding
high
Critical RCE in Arris product line
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Security capabilities comparison
We benchmark your router against Rio Router across 8 dimensions so you can see exactly what gaps exist - and what a fully-covered setup looks like.
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
DNS filtering, firewall, activity logs, and ongoing security patch support
Partial
Available
We use Rio Router as the benchmark because it’s the only consumer router built to score 8/8 on this framework - it shows you what a fully-covered setup looks like, not just what’s typical.
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What you should do
1
Check for available firmware updates
2
Consider replacing with a current-generation device
3
Split modem and router functions for better security control
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.
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