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CVE-2026-0783VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2026-0783: ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter · OS Command Injection

Affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio AlerterSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 23 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
ALGO8180 IP Audio AlerterAffected
  • =5.5
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately inventory ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices and verify firmware versions, prioritizing those running version 5.5. In the interim, restrict administrative access to the web UI by implementing network segmentation, VPN access, or IP whitelisting to limit exposure. Enforce strong authentication policies, including complex passwords and multi-factor authentication where supported, to reduce risk of credential compromise. Regularly audit device logs for unusual commands or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Consider deploying network intrusion detection systems with signatures tuned for command injection attempts targeting these devices. If possible, disable or limit unnecessary web UI functionality to reduce attack surface. Establish incident response plans specific to IP audio alerting systems to quickly address potential compromises. Engage with ALGO support for guidance and timely updates.

Description

CVE-2026-0783 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter's web UI, allowing authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw arises from improper validation of user-supplied input used in system calls, enabling code execution with device-level privileges. Exploitation requires authentication but no user interaction beyond that. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using ALGO 8180 devices, especially in critical infrastructure or public safety sectors, face risks of device takeover and disruption. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches when available, restricting administrative access, and monitoring device logs for suspicious activity. Countries with higher deployments of ALGO products and strategic use in public alerting systems, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely affected.

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