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Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X

- The Cisco ASA 5508-X is a high-performance, all-around security appliance that provides comprehensive threat defense and network security.

Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X

Specifications

OS
Cisco ASA
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
IDS/IPS
Yes
LAN
8x GE
RAM
8 GB
USB
1x USB 3.0
UTM
Yes

Potential Threats

4
Critical
9
High
11
Medium
0
Low

24 Known CVEs

4 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Audit firewall rules and remove unused allow entries. Enable detailed logging. Restrict management access to trusted IPs only.

Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X

Default Credentials — Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X

Username Password Access Type Protocol Port Notes
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Known CVE Vulnerabilities (24)

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CVE-2024-20329 2024

A vulnerability in the SSH subsystem of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute oper...

9.9
CVE-2024-20317 2024

A vulnerability in the handling of specific Ethernet frames by Cisco IOS XR Software for various Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) platforms coul...

7.4
CVE-2024-20313 2024

A vulnerability in the OSPF version 2 (OSPFv2) feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected...

7.4
CVE-2024-20358 2024

A vulnerability in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) restore functionality that is available in Cisco ASA Software and Cisco Firepower Threa...

6.0
CVE-2024-20359 2024

A vulnerability in a legacy capability that allowed for the preloading of VPN clients and plug-ins and that has been available in Cisco Adaptive Secur...

6.0
CVE-2024-20353 2024

A vulnerability in the management and VPN web servers for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) So...

8.6
CVE-2024-20310 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (Unified CM IM&P) could allow an unauthentica...

6.1
CVE-2024-20316 2024

A vulnerability in the data model interface (DMI) services of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access resource...

5.8
CVE-2024-20314 2024

A vulnerability in the IPv4 Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) fabric edge node feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remo...

8.6
CVE-2024-20312 2024

A vulnerability in the Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) protocol of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unau...

7.4

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X?

The default username for Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.

How do I change the password on Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X?

Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.

How do I reset Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X to factory defaults?

Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.

Is it safe to leave default credentials unchanged?

No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.

Does Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco ASA 5508-X has 24 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.

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