CVE-2026-0782: 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, 14:05 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 access to the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter web interface to trusted networks and personnel only, using network segmentation and firewall rules.
- Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and regularly audit credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual activities indicative of attempted exploitation.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user inputs interacting with system commands, if customization or configuration is possible.
- Coordinate with ALGO for timely patch deployment once available; consider vendor support channels for interim fixes or workarounds.
- Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection patterns targeting these devices.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on IP audio alerting infrastructure.
- Develop incident response plans specifically addressing potential compromise of alerting devices to minimize operational impact.
Description
CVE-2026-0782 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 validation of user-supplied input used in system calls. Exploitation requires authentication but no user interaction beyond that. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device, potentially enabling full control by attackers. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using ALGO 8180 devices, especially in critical infrastructure or public safety sectors, face significant risks. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches once available, restricting access to the device’s web interface, and implementing strict input validation and network segmentation. Countries with higher adoption of ALGO products and strategic use in public safety communications are most at risk. The CVSS score of 7.2 reflects a high severity due to network exploitability and full system compromise potential.