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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q

- The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q is a high-performance, modular switch that provides advanced security and networking features for data center and campus networks.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
USB
Yes
Layer
Layer 3
Ports
24x 40GbE QSFP+
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
24x 40GbE
LAN Ports
24x 40GbE QSFP+

Potential Threats

2
Critical
4
High
17
Medium
0
Low

23 Known CVEs

2 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 9500-24Q

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (23)

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CVE-2025-20178 2025

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with valid admin...

6.0
CVE-2025-20120 2025

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) and Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow...

6.1
CVE-2025-20119 2025

A vulnerability in the system file permission handling of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite critical system files,...

6.0
CVE-2025-20118 2025

A vulnerability in the implementation of the internal system processes of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access sensitive...

4.4
CVE-2025-20117 2025

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying ope...

5.1
CVE-2025-20116 2025

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a stored XSS attack on an affected system. To exp...

4.8
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-2024-20374 2024

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

6.5
CVE-2024-20275 2024

A vulnerability in the cluster backup feature of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software, formerly Firepower Management Center Software...

6.1
CVE-2024-20280 2024

A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive informatio...

6.3

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q 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 9500-24Q?

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 9500-24Q 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 9500-24Q have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q has 23 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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