Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0783 affects ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices running version 5.5. A logged-in attacker can abuse the web interface to run commands on the device. This could lead to full compromise of the alerting device, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority device security issue where ALGO 8180 version 5.5 is deployed. Prioritize exposed or broadly reachable management interfaces first. Business impact may include disruption or manipulation of audio alerting infrastructure if an administrator account is compromised.
Technical view
The flaw is a CWE-78 command injection in the ALGO 8180 web-based UI. User-supplied input is insufficiently validated before being used in a system call. Exploitation is network-accessible, low complexity, requires high privileges, and can execute code in the device context. CVSS is 7.2 high.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations using ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter version 5.5, especially where the web UI is reachable by administrators or broader internal networks. Internet exposure would materially increase risk, but the sources do not state common exposure levels.
Exploitation context
Authentication with high privileges is required. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation or public exploit availability. Risk is highest if administrator credentials are weak, shared, or compromised.
Researcher notes
The public details identify command injection in the web UI but do not name the specific vulnerable parameter or a confirmed fixed version. Avoid assuming patch availability. Focus validation on asset presence, firmware version, management-plane exposure, and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check ALGO guidance for firmware updates or vendor-recommended mitigations.
- Restrict access to the device web UI to trusted management networks.
- Disable internet exposure of the web interface if present.
- Review administrator accounts and remove unnecessary access.
- Use strong, unique credentials and monitor for suspicious logins.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ALGO 8180 devices and record firmware versions.
- Identify any devices running version 5.5.
- Confirm whether the web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access controls for administrative accounts.
- Check vendor advisories for updated firmware or mitigation status.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ZDI-26-005CVE reference · x_research-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.