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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC

- The Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC is a high-performance, scalable switch designed for data center and campus networks.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
QoS
Yes
USB
Yes
Layer
Layer 3
Ports
40x 25G SFP28, 8x 100G QSFP28
VLANs
4094
Uplinks
8x 100G QSFP28

Potential Threats

0
Critical
8
High
14
Medium
0
Low

25 Known CVEs

Always install the latest firmware from the manufacturer's website.
Disable all unused ports. Enable port security and 802.1X authentication. Use separate VLANs for management traffic.

Default IP

192.168.1.123

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-20105 2026

Improper input validation in some UEFI firmware SMM module for the Intel(R) reference platforms may allow an escalation of privilege. System software...

CVE-2025-20110 2026

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority because it is Unused

CVE-2025-20107 2026

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority because it is Unused

CVE-2025-20106 2026

Uncontrolled search path in some software installer for some VTune(TM) Profiler software and Intel(R) oneAPI Base Toolkits before version 2025.0. with...

6.7
CVE-2025-20109 2025

Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization in the stream cache mechanism for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially e...

7.8
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-2025-20112 2025

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

5.1
CVE-2025-20108 2025

Uncontrolled search path element for some Intel(R) Network Adapter Driver installers for Windows 11 before version 29.4 may allow an authenticated use...

6.7
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-2025-20116 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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC 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 9600-40YC?

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 9600-40YC 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 9600-40YC have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9600-40YC 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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