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CVE-2026-0795VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2026-0795: 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, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 73% 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

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

AI-suggested

1. Immediately restrict access to the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter web interface to trusted networks and IP addresses using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Enforce strong, unique authentication credentials and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) if supported to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3. Monitor authentication logs and system behavior for signs of unauthorized access or anomalous command execution attempts. 4. Apply vendor patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. 5. If patches are not yet available, consider disabling or limiting web UI functionality or replacing affected devices with alternatives that do not have this vulnerability. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on device management interfaces. 7. Educate administrators on secure credential handling and the risks of command injection vulnerabilities. 8. Implement network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures or heuristics to detect suspicious command injection attempts targeting the device.

Description

CVE-2026-0795 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter device's web UI. It allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands due to improper input validation. Exploitation requires valid user credentials but no user interaction beyond authentication. The flaw stems from unsanitized user-supplied strings used in system calls, enabling code execution with device-level privileges. Although no public exploits are currently known, successful attacks could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and connected systems. European organizations using this device, especially in critical communications, face risks of disruption or takeover. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches when available, restricting access to the web interface, enforcing strong authentication, and monitoring for anomalous command execution. Countries with significant deployments of ALGO devices in public safety or enterprise sectors, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely affected. Given the high CVSS score (7.2) and the nature of the vulnerability, prompt remediation is essential to prevent potential exploitation.

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