CVE-2026-0781: ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter · OS Command Injection
Affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio AlerterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ALGO8180 IP Audio Alerter | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict network access to the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices to trusted management networks and VPNs to reduce exposure.
- Enforce strong authentication policies, including complex passwords and multi-factor authentication where supported, to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual commands or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Isolate the devices on segmented VLANs with strict firewall rules to limit lateral movement if compromised.
- Engage with ALGO for timely patch releases and apply updates as soon as they become available.
- Conduct regular credential audits and rotate passwords to minimize risk from compromised credentials.
- Implement intrusion detection/prevention systems that can detect command injection patterns or anomalous device behavior.
- Train administrators on secure device configuration and the risks of command injection vulnerabilities.
- Consider deploying compensating controls such as application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) that can filter malicious input to the device’s web interface.
Description
CVE-2026-0781 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter's web interface. It allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices due to improper input validation before system calls. Exploitation requires valid authentication but no user interaction beyond that. The vulnerability impacts version 5.5 of the product and can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. No public exploits are known yet. European organizations using this device in critical communication or alerting roles face risks of operational disruption and data compromise. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches once available, restricting device access, and monitoring for anomalous activity. Countries with higher adoption of ALGO products and critical infrastructure deployments are more likely to be affected.