CVE-2026-0784: 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, 10:12 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
- Apply vendor patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly.
- Restrict access to the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules limiting access to trusted administrators only.
- Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including complex passwords and multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of attempted exploitation or unauthorized access.
- Implement input validation and sanitization controls where possible, especially if custom integrations or scripts interact with the device.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on critical communication infrastructure to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.
- Educate administrators on secure device management practices and the risks associated with command injection vulnerabilities.
- Consider isolating the device on dedicated VLANs or air-gapped networks to minimize attack surface exposure.
Description
CVE-2026-0784 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter's web-based user interface. It allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied input used in system calls. The vulnerability requires authentication but no user interaction beyond that. It impacts version 5.5 of the product and can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. No known exploits are currently in the wild. European organizations using this device in critical communication infrastructure could face significant operational disruption and data compromise. Mitigation involves applying patches when available, restricting access to the management interface, and implementing strict input validation and network segmentation. Countries with higher adoption of ALGO devices and critical infrastructure reliance on IP audio alerting are most at risk, including Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. The CVSS score is 7.