Vulnerability · Published Jan 23, 2026 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2026-0785ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter API Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity OS command injection in 8180 IP Audio Alerter from ALGO. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 72% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.5High

Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 27.5% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter API 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 API 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-28294.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
ALGO	8180 IP Audio Alerter	5.5

Weakness: CWE-78 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-26-007 x_research-advisory