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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL

- The Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL is a cloud-managed access point designed for large-scale enterprise networks, providing secure and reliable wireless connectivity.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
CPU
x86
IDS/IPS
No
LAN
1x GE
PoE
No
QoS
Yes
USB
1x USB

Potential Threats

4
Critical
5
High
10
Medium
0
Low

19 Known CVEs

4 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Disable WPS — it is trivially bruteforced. Use WPA3 or WPA2-Enterprise. Restrict management access by IP.

Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (19)

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CVE-2025-20163 2025

A vulnerability in the SSH implementation of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to imperso...

8.7
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-2025-20117 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-2025-20124 2025

A vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user on an affected dev...

9.9
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
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-2024-20331 2024

A vulnerability in the session authentication functionality of the Remote Access SSL VPN feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software a...

6.8
CVE-2024-20421 2024

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

7.1
CVE-2024-20385 2024

A vulnerability in the SSL/TLS implementation of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to intercept...

5.9

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL 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 9800-CL?

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 9800-CL 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 9800-CL have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL has 19 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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