CVE-2026-0790
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to access sensitive information on ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices without authentication by directly navigating to specific URLs in the web interface. All organizations using affected ALGO 8180 devices are at risk, particularly those with internet-facing deployments.
💻 Affected Systems
- ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access sensitive device configuration data, user credentials, or system information that could facilitate further attacks or device compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized disclosure of device configuration details, network settings, or other sensitive operational information.
If Mitigated
Limited information exposure with proper network segmentation and access controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Direct URL navigation attack requires no authentication and minimal technical skill
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in references
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check with ALGO vendor for firmware updates or security patches addressing CVE-2026-0790
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate ALGO 8180 devices from untrusted networks and restrict access to management interfaces
Access Control Lists
allImplement firewall rules to restrict web UI access to authorized IP addresses only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment ALGO 8180 devices on isolated VLANs with strict firewall rules
- Implement reverse proxy with authentication in front of web UI if direct patching is unavailable
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access sensitive URLs in the web UI without authentication; check device firmware version against vendor advisoriesCheck Version:
Check device web interface for firmware version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that direct URL access to sensitive information now requires proper authentication📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to web UI URLs, especially from unauthorized IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to sensitive device URLs without authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source_ip NOT IN authorized_ips AND uri CONTAINS '/sensitive/path/' AND response_code=200