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CVE-2026-0786

High
ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter SCI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP Aud
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 SCI 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 SCI module. 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-28295.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0786 is a command injection vulnerability in ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices affecting firmware version 5.5, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with a CVSS score of 8.8. This vulnerability impacts critical infrastructure communication systems widely deployed in Saudi organizations for emergency alerting and mass notification. Immediate patching is required as the vulnerability requires only authentication, which may be compromised through credential theft or insider threats.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 08:21
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi critical infrastructure sectors: (1) Government agencies and NCA facilities relying on ALGO devices for emergency communications and mass notification systems; (2) Healthcare sector (MOH facilities, private hospitals) using audio alerting for patient safety and emergency response; (3) Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) utilizing these devices for facility alerts and emergency protocols; (4) Banking and financial institutions using ALGO systems for security alerts; (5) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily, Zain) deploying these devices in network operations centers. Compromise could enable attackers to broadcast false emergency alerts, disrupt critical communications, or establish persistent access to facility networks.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration Healthcare Energy and Utilities Banking and Financial Services Telecommunications Critical Infrastructure Education Transportation
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices in your environment running firmware version 5.5
2. Restrict network access to these devices using firewall rules - allow only authorized administrative IPs
3. Enforce strong authentication: change default credentials, implement complex passwords (minimum 16 characters), enable account lockout policies
4. Disable remote management interfaces if not required; use VPN for any remote access
5. Monitor device logs for suspicious authentication attempts and SCI module activity

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download the latest firmware patch from ALGO Solutions immediately
2. Test patches in isolated lab environment before production deployment
3. Schedule maintenance windows for firmware updates on all affected devices
4. Verify patch installation by confirming firmware version post-update
5. Document all patched devices and maintain inventory

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 SIEM integration for real-time alerting
4. Implement rate limiting on authentication endpoints
5. Deploy intrusion detection signatures for SCI module exploitation attempts

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
2. Alert on SCI module function calls with special characters (;|&$`\n)
3. Detect unusual process execution from ALGO device context
4. Monitor for outbound connections from ALGO devices to non-whitelisted IPs
5. Track changes to device configuration files and firmware versions
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter في بيئتك التي تعمل بإصدار البرنامج الثابت 5.5
2. تقييد الوصول إلى الشبكة لهذه الأجهزة باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية - السماح فقط بعناوين IP الإدارية المصرح بها
3. فرض المصادقة القوية: تغيير بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية، تنفيذ كلمات مرور معقدة (16 حرف على الأقل)، تفعيل سياسات قفل الحساب
4. تعطيل واجهات الإدارة البعيدة إذا لم تكن مطلوبة؛ استخدام VPN لأي وصول بعيد
5. مراقبة سجلات الجهاز للكشف عن محاولات المصادقة المريبة ونشاط وحدة SCI

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث تصحيح البرنامج الثابت من ALGO Solutions فوراً
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة معملية معزولة قبل نشرها في الإنتاج
3. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لتحديثات البرنامج الثابت على جميع الأجهزة المتأثرة
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح بتأكيد إصدار البرنامج الثابت بعد التحديث
5. توثيق جميع الأجهزة المصححة والحفاظ على المخزون

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة - عزل أجهزة ALGO على VLAN مخصص
2. نشر قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط حقن الأوامر
3. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة والتكامل مع SIEM للتنبيهات في الوقت الفعلي
4. تنفيذ تحديد معدل على نقاط نهاية المصادقة
5. نشر توقيعات كشف الاختراق لمحاولات استغلال وحدة SCI

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة المتعددة متبوعة بتسجيل دخول ناجح
2. التنبيه على استدعاءات وحدة SCI بأحرف خاصة (;|&$`\n)
3. الكشف عن تنفيذ العمليات غير المعتاد من سياق جهاز ALGO
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الصادرة من أجهزة ALGO إلى عناوين IP غير المدرجة في القائمة البيضاء
5. تتبع التغييرات على ملفات تكوين الجهاز وإصدارات البرنامج الثابت
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 - 5.1.1: Access Control and Authentication ECC 2024 - 5.2.1: Vulnerability Management ECC 2024 - 5.3.1: Patch Management ECC 2024 - 6.1.1: Security Monitoring and Logging ECC 2024 - 6.2.1: Incident Detection and Response
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF - Governance: Risk Management Framework SAMA CSF - Protect: Access Control and Authentication SAMA CSF - Protect: Vulnerability and Patch Management SAMA CSF - Detect: Security Monitoring and Event Logging SAMA CSF - Respond: Incident Response Procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5.15: Access Control ISO 27001:2022 - A.6.2: Cryptography ISO 27001:2022 - A.8.1: User Endpoint Devices ISO 27001:2022 - A.12.6.1: Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 - A.16.1: Planning of Information Security Incident Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 4.0 - Requirement 2: Apply Secure Configurations PCI DSS 4.0 - Requirement 6: Develop and Maintain Secure Systems PCI DSS 4.0 - Requirement 8: Manage User Access Effectively
📦 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
EPSS0.75%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-01-23
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-78
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