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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q

- The Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q is a high-performance, modular switch that provides advanced security and networking features for data center and campus environments.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
USB
1x USB 3.0
Layer
Layer 3
Ports
12x 40G QSFP+
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
12x 40G QSFP+
LAN Ports
12

Potential Threats

3
Critical
8
High
11
Medium
0
Low

22 Known CVEs

3 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

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (22)

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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-2025-20146 2025

A vulnerability in the Layer 3 multicast feature of Cisco IOS XR Software for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, ASR 9902 Compact Hig...

8.6
CVE-2025-20111 2025

A vulnerability in the health monitoring diagnostics of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode...

7.4
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-2024-20507 2024

A vulnerability in the logging subsystem of Cisco Meeting Management could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in cl...

4.3
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-2024-20485 2024

A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allo...

6.0
CVE-2024-20474 2024

A vulnerability in Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) processing of Cisco Secure Client Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker...

4.3
CVE-2024-20412 2024

A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated,...

9.3
CVE-2024-20463 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ATA 190 Series Analog Telephone Adapter firmware could allow an unauthenticated, remote...

5.4

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q 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 9500-12Q?

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 9500-12Q 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 9500-12Q have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q has 22 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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