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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-0781

High
ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter Web UI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP
CWE-78 — Weakness Type
Published: Jan 23, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter Web UI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the web-based user interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-28290.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0781 is a command injection vulnerability in ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices affecting firmware version 5.5, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely with a CVSS score of 8.8. This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using these devices for emergency alerting and public address systems in critical infrastructure. A patch is available and should be deployed immediately to prevent potential compromise of emergency communication systems.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 08:20
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability directly impacts Saudi critical infrastructure sectors relying on ALGO 8180 devices: (1) Government Emergency Services - NCA and civil defense systems using these devices for emergency alerts; (2) Healthcare Sector - hospitals and medical facilities using IP audio alerters for emergency notifications; (3) Energy Sector - ARAMCO and power utilities using these devices for facility alerts; (4) Telecommunications - STC and other telecom operators using these for network operations centers; (5) Banking/Financial - SAMA-regulated institutions using these for security and emergency communications. Authenticated access requirement reduces immediate risk but internal threats and compromised credentials remain significant concerns.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Emergency Services Healthcare Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Banking and Financial Services Critical Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices running firmware version 5.5 in your environment
2. Restrict network access to these devices - implement firewall rules limiting access to authorized personnel only
3. Review access logs for suspicious authentication attempts or unusual command patterns
4. Change all default and weak credentials on affected devices immediately
5. Disable remote management features if not actively required

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download the latest firmware patch from ALGO Solutions official website
2. Test patch in isolated lab environment before production deployment
3. Schedule maintenance window for firmware updates during low-traffic periods
4. Backup current device configuration before patching
5. Apply patches to all affected devices sequentially, verifying functionality after each update
6. Document patch deployment with timestamps and verification results

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement network segmentation - isolate ALGO devices on dedicated VLAN
2. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect command injection patterns
3. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of all device access
4. Implement IP whitelisting for device access
5. Monitor for suspicious process execution on device systems

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor HTTP POST requests to ALGO 8180 web UI containing shell metacharacters (;|&$`)
2. Alert on unusual process spawning from ALGO device web service
3. Track failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
4. Monitor outbound connections from ALGO devices to external IPs
5. Log all configuration changes and administrative actions
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter التي تعمل بإصدار البرنامج الثابت 5.5 في بيئتك
2. تقييد الوصول إلى الشبكة لهذه الأجهزة - تطبيق قواعد جدار الحماية لتحديد الوصول للموظفين المصرحين فقط
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول للمحاولات المريبة أو الأنماط غير العادية
4. تغيير جميع بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية والضعيفة على الأجهزة المتأثرة فوراً
5. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة إذا لم تكن مطلوبة بنشاط

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث تصحيح البرنامج الثابت من موقع ALGO Solutions الرسمي
2. اختبار التصحيح في بيئة معزولة قبل النشر في الإنتاج
3. جدولة نافذة صيانة لتحديثات البرنامج الثابت خلال فترات حركة المرور المنخفضة
4. عمل نسخة احتياطية من إعدادات الجهاز الحالية قبل التصحيح
5. تطبيق التصحيحات على جميع الأجهزة المتأثرة بالتسلسل، مع التحقق من الوظائف بعد كل تحديث
6. توثيق نشر التصحيح مع الطوابع الزمنية ونتائج التحقق

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة - عزل أجهزة ALGO على VLAN مخصص
2. نشر قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط حقن الأوامر
3. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة ومراقبة جميع الوصول إلى الجهاز
4. تطبيق القائمة البيضاء للعناوين IP للوصول إلى الجهاز
5. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات المريبة من خدمات الويب على الجهاز

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP POST إلى واجهة ويب ALGO 8180 التي تحتوي على أحرف shell (;|&$`)
2. التنبيه على تفرخ العمليات غير العادي من خدمة ويب الجهاز
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بالوصول الناجح
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الصادرة من أجهزة ALGO إلى عناوين IP خارجية
5. تسجيل جميع تغييرات الإعدادات والإجراءات الإدارية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Access Control and Authentication ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Asset Management and Inventory ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Hardware and Software Assets SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control and Authentication SAMA CSF PR.PT-2 - Protective Technology SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis SAMA CSF RS.MI-1 - Incident Response and Recovery
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security ISO 27001:2022 A.6.1 - Roles and Responsibilities ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Media Handling ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2 - Configuration Management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
algosolutions:8180_ip_audio_alerter_firmware:5.5
📊 CVSS Score
8.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.8
CWECWE-78
EPSS0.19%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-01-23
Source Feed nvd
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-78
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