simply because there is nothing for them to patch inside Cable ISPs still regularly push firmware to compatible modems on their network, standalone or combo mo

simply because there is nothing for them to patch inside Cable ISPs still regularly push firmware to compatible modems on their network, standalone or combo modem/router, rented or owned If it runs on their network, they have the ability to flash it (and they do) It's a lot less control than your wifi/router settings, obviously, but it's still a thing