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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L

- The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L is a high-performance, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch that provides advanced security features and network services.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS
PoE
PoE+
QoS
Yes
RAM
512 MB
USB
1x USB Type-A
Flash
128 MB
Layer
Layer 2

Potential Threats

3
Critical
11
High
10
Medium
0
Low

24 Known CVEs

3 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
11 high-severity vulnerabilities — patch as soon as possible.
Disable all unused ports. Enable port security and 802.1X authentication. Use separate VLANs for management traffic.

Default IP

192.168.0.1

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (24)

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CVE-2025-20186 2025

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Wireless LAN Controller feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, re...

8.8
CVE-2025-20182 2025

A vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) protocol processing of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software, Cisco Firepowe...

8.6
CVE-2025-20143 2025

A vulnerability in the boot process of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges to bypass the Secure Bo...

6.7
CVE-2025-20115 2025

A vulnerability in confederation implementation for the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, re...

8.6
CVE-2024-20418 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB)...

10.0
CVE-2024-20269 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacke...

4.8
CVE-2024-20260 2024

A vulnerability in the VPN and management web servers of the Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense...

8.6
CVE-2024-20417 2024

Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct blind SQL in...

6.5
CVE-2024-20399 2024

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated user in possession of Administrator credentials to execute arbitrary c...

6.0
CVE-2024-20261 2024

A vulnerability in the file policy feature that is used to inspect encrypted archive files of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allo...

5.8

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L 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 Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L?

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 Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L 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 Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L 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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