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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U

- The Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U is a high-performance, scalable, and secure Layer 2/3 switch that provides advanced security features and flexible deployment options.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
PoE
UPOE
USB
1x USB 3.0
Layer
Layer 3
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
Network module slot
LAN Ports
48x 10/100/1000/2.5G mGig

Potential Threats

4
Critical
9
High
12
Medium
0
Low

25 Known CVEs

4 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Disable all unused ports. Enable port security and 802.1X authentication. Use separate VLANs for management traffic.

Default IP

192.168.154.100

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-20113 2025

A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator for a limite...

7.1
CVE-2025-20188 2025

A vulnerability in the Out-of-Band Access Point (AP) Image Download, the Clean Air Spectral Recording, and the client debug bundles features of Cisco...

10.0
CVE-2025-20169 2025

A vulnerability in the SNMP subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS con...

7.7
CVE-2025-20123 2025

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to...

4.8
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-2024-20424 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software, formerly Firepower Management Center...

9.9
CVE-2024-20340 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software, formerly Firepower Management Center...

6.5
CVE-2024-20331 2024

A vulnerability in the session authentication functionality of the Remote Access SSL VPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software a...

6.8
CVE-2024-20439 2024

A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log into an affected system by using a stat...

9.8
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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U 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 9300-48U?

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 9300-48U 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 9300-48U have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300-48U has 25 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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