CVE-2026-0787: ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter · OS Command Injection
Affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio AlerterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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:N/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
Immediate mitigation should focus on network-level controls such as isolating ALGO 8180 devices in dedicated VLANs or network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure. Deploy firewall rules to restrict inbound traffic to trusted management hosts only. Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected system calls originating from these devices. Implement application-layer input validation proxies if possible to sanitize inputs before they reach the device. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems tailored to detect command injection attempts targeting IP audio alerting devices. Finally, establish incident response plans specific to communication infrastructure compromise scenarios.
Description
CVE-2026-0787 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter device, specifically in the SAC module. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication by exploiting improper input validation before system calls. The vulnerability affects 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 requires immediate patching once available, network segmentation, and strict input validation controls. Countries with higher adoption of ALGO devices in public safety or enterprise communications are at greater risk. Given the ease of exploitation and impact, this vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.