📄 Description (English)
ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter Ping 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-25568.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-0779 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. The vulnerability exists in the web-based UI due to insufficient input validation on ping command parameters. While no public exploit is available, a patch has been released and immediate deployment is critical for organizations using these devices in critical infrastructure.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 08:21
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations operating ALGO 8180 devices in critical infrastructure face significant risk, particularly in: (1) Government facilities and NCA-regulated entities using these audio alerters for emergency notification systems; (2) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated) using devices for facility security and emergency communications; (3) Healthcare institutions (MOH-regulated) relying on these devices for emergency alerts and patient notifications; (4) Energy sector (ARAMCO and other operators) using audio alerters in control rooms and critical facilities; (5) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) using these devices for network operations centers. Authenticated access requirement reduces immediate risk but internal threats and compromised credentials pose significant concern.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government
Banking
Healthcare
Energy
Telecommunications
Critical Infrastructure
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices in your environment, particularly those running firmware version 5.5
2. Restrict network access to the web-based UI using firewall rules and network segmentation
3. Implement strong authentication controls and monitor for suspicious login attempts
4. Review access logs for unauthorized administrative activities
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download the latest firmware patch from ALGO Solutions immediately
2. Test patch in non-production environment first
3. Schedule maintenance window for firmware updates on all affected devices
4. Verify successful patch deployment by checking firmware version post-update
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious ping command parameters
2. Disable remote web UI access if not operationally required; use local management only
3. Implement IP whitelisting for administrative access
4. Deploy network-based IDS/IPS signatures to detect command injection attempts
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for HTTP POST requests to device management endpoints with special characters (|, ;, &, $, `, \n) in ping parameters
2. Alert on failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
3. Monitor system logs on devices for unexpected process execution
4. Track firmware version changes and unauthorized configuration modifications
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع أجهزة ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter في بيئتك، خاصة تلك التي تعمل بإصدار البرنامج الثابت 5.5
2. قيد الوصول إلى واجهة المستخدم المستندة إلى الويب باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية والفصل بين الشبكات
3. طبق عناصر تحكم مصادقة قوية وراقب محاولات تسجيل الدخول المريبة
4. راجع سجلات الوصول للأنشطة الإدارية غير المصرح بها
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. قم بتنزيل أحدث تصحيح البرنامج الثابت من ALGO Solutions فوراً
2. اختبر التصحيح في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. جدول نافذة صيانة لتحديثات البرنامج الثابت على جميع الأجهزة المتأثرة
4. تحقق من نجاح نشر التصحيح بفحص إصدار البرنامج الثابت بعد التحديث
عناصر التحكم البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. طبق قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب معاملات أوامر ping المريبة
2. عطل الوصول عن بعد إلى واجهة الويب إذا لم تكن مطلوبة تشغيلياً؛ استخدم الإدارة المحلية فقط
3. طبق القائمة البيضاء للعناوين IP للوصول الإداري
4. نشر توقيعات IDS/IPS المستندة إلى الشبكة للكشف عن محاولات حقن الأوامر
قواعد الكشف:
1. راقب طلبات HTTP POST إلى نقاط نهاية إدارة الجهاز بأحرف خاصة (|، ;، &، $، `، \n) في معاملات ping
2. أصدر تنبيهات عند محاولات مصادقة فاشلة متبوعة بوصول ناجح
3. راقب سجلات النظام على الأجهزة للتنفيذ غير المتوقع للعمليات
4. تتبع تغييرات إصدار البرنامج الثابت والتعديلات على الإعدادات غير المصرح بها
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policies (authentication and authorization)
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and Access Rights Management
ECC 2024 A.6.1.2 - Restriction of Access to Information (network segmentation)
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management Procedures (patch management)
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.GV-1 - Organizational Governance (vulnerability management program)
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control (authentication and authorization)
SAMA CSF PR.PT-2 - Security Awareness and Training (secure configuration)
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis (monitoring and detection)
SAMA CSF RS.RP-1 - Response Planning (incident response procedures)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access Control (authentication mechanisms)
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.16 - Access Management (user access rights)
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Cryptography (secure communications)
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Change Management (patch management)
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates (if devices process payment data)
PCI DSS 7.1 - Access Control (least privilege principle)
PCI DSS 8.1 - User Identification and Authentication
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
algosolutions:8180_ip_audio_alerter_firmware:5.5