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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C

- The Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C is a high-performance, modular switch designed for data center and campus networks.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
USB
1x USB 3.0
Layer
Layer 3
Ports
32x 100G QSFP28
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
32x 100G
Max VLANs
4094

Potential Threats

5
Critical
7
High
10
Medium
0
Low

22 Known CVEs

5 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 9500-32C

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (22)

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CVE-2025-20152 2025

A vulnerability in the RADIUS message processing feature of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to ca...

8.6
CVE-2025-20112 2025

A vulnerability in multiple Cisco Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate...

5.1
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-2025-20115 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-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-2025-20125 2025

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with valid read-only credentials to obtain sensitive information,...

9.1
CVE-2025-20128 2025

A vulnerability in the Object Linking and Embedding 2 (OLE2) decryption routine of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a d...

5.3
CVE-2024-20140 2025

In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor...

6.7
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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C 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 9500-32C?

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 9500-32C 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 9500-32C have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C 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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