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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C

- The Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C is a high-performance, scalable switch designed for data center and campus networks.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
USB
Yes
Layer
Layer 3
Ports
24x 1/10/25G SFP28, 4x 40/100G QSFP28
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
4x 40/100G QSFP28
LAN Ports
24

Potential Threats

1
Critical
10
High
14
Medium
0
Low

25 Known CVEs

1 critical vulnerability 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 9500-24Y4C

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-20191 2025

A vulnerability in the Switch Integrated Security Features (SISF) of Cisco IOS Software, Cisco IOS XE Software, Cisco NX-OS Software, and Cisco Wirele...

7.4
CVE-2025-20190 2025

A vulnerability in the lobby ambassador web interface of Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to re...

6.5
CVE-2025-20189 2025

A vulnerability in the Cisco Express Forwarding functionality of Cisco IOS XE Software for Cisco ASR 903 Aggregation Services Routers with Route Switc...

7.4
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-2025-20111 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-2025-20165 2025

A vulnerability in the SIP processing subsystem of Cisco BroadWorks could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to halt the processing of incoming...

7.5
CVE-2024-20371 2024

A vulnerability in the access control list (ACL) programming of Cisco Nexus 3550-F Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to send tr...

5.3
CVE-2024-20297 2024

A vulnerability in the AnyConnect firewall for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software coul...

5.8
CVE-2024-20416 2024

A vulnerability in the upload module of Cisco RV340 and RV345 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute ar...

6.5
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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C 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 9500-24Y4C?

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 9500-24Y4C 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 9500-24Y4C have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C 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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