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Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X

- The Cisco ASA 5516-X is a high-performance, all-around firewall solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices.

Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X

Specifications

OS
Cisco ASA
IDS/IPS
Yes
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
RAM
8 GB
USB
1x USB
UTM
Yes
VPN
IPsec/SSL

Potential Threats

6
Critical
8
High
10
Medium
0
Low

24 Known CVEs

6 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 5516-X

Default Credentials — Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X

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

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CVE-2024-20296 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload...

4.7
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-2024-20318 2024

A vulnerability in the Layer 2 Ethernet services of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the line card net...

7.4
CVE-2024-20253 2024

A vulnerability in multiple Cisco Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exec...

9.9
CVE-2023-20265 2023

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of a small subset of Cisco IP Phones could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a...

5.5
CVE-2023-20231 2023

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform an injection attack against an affecte...

8.8
CVE-2023-20269 2023

A vulnerability in the remote access VPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software...

5.0
CVE-2023-20238 2023

A vulnerability in the single sign-on (SSO) implementation of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and Cisco BroadWorks Xtended Services Pla...

10.0
CVE-2023-20230 2023

A vulnerability in the restricted security domain implementation of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) could allow an authentic...

5.4

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-X?

The default username for Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-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 5516-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 5516-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 5516-X have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco ASA 5516-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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