CVE-2026-0794: ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter · Use After Free
Affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio AlerterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ALGO8180 IP Audio Alerter | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by ALGO, European organizations should implement strict network-level controls to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes deploying SIP-aware firewalls and intrusion prevention systems to detect and block malformed SIP traffic targeting the 8180 devices. Network segmentation should isolate these devices from general user networks and limit exposure to untrusted sources. Monitoring and logging SIP traffic for anomalies can provide early detection of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also review and harden device configurations, disabling unnecessary services and restricting management interfaces. Engaging with ALGO support for any available interim fixes or guidance is recommended. Finally, organizations should prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available and conduct thorough post-patch testing to ensure vulnerability remediation.
Description
CVE-2026-0794 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter device that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. The flaw arises from improper validation of object existence during SIP call handling, enabling exploitation through crafted SIP messages. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices and can lead to full device compromise. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been released yet. European organizations using ALGO 8180 devices in critical communication infrastructures are at risk. Mitigation requires network-level protections and strict SIP traffic filtering until a vendor patch is available. Countries with significant deployments of ALGO devices and critical infrastructure reliance on IP audio alerting are most likely affected. Due to the ease of remote exploitation without authentication and the potential for complete device takeover, this vulnerability is rated high severity.