CVE-2026-0785: ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter · OS Command Injection
Affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio AlerterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 72% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ALGO8180 IP Audio Alerter | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply vendor patches immediately once available to address the input validation flaw. 2. Until patches are released, restrict API access to trusted management networks only, using network segmentation and firewall rules. 3. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and rotate credentials regularly to reduce risk of credential compromise. 4. Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual API calls or command execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics targeting command injection behaviors. 6. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on ALGO devices and associated infrastructure. 7. Consider isolating the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter from internet-facing networks to minimize exposure. 8. Educate administrators on secure configuration and incident response procedures related to this device. 9. Maintain an inventory of all deployed ALGO devices to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts.
Description
CVE-2026-0785 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter device, specifically in its API interface. The flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands due to improper validation of user-supplied input. Exploitation requires low privileges and no user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploits have been reported yet. The vulnerability affects version 5.5 of the product. European organizations using this device in critical communication infrastructures are at risk. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches when available, restricting API access, and implementing network segmentation and monitoring. Countries with significant deployments of ALGO devices and critical infrastructure reliance on IP audio alerting are most likely affected.