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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C

- The Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C is a cloud-managed access point designed for large-scale wireless networks, providing high-performance and security features.

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C

Specifications

OS
Cisco IOS XE
LAN
2.5 GbE
PoE
Yes
USB
1x USB 3.0
Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wave 2 / 802.11ax
Ports
1x Console, 1x USB 3.0
Max Clients
250 APs / 5000 clients

Potential Threats

5
Critical
10
High
10
Medium
0
Low

25 Known CVEs

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

Default IP

192.168.1.129

Default admin panel address for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-20220 2025

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could all...

6.0
CVE-2025-20337 2025

A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the unde...

10.0
CVE-2025-20282 2025

A vulnerability in an internal API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affe...

10.0
CVE-2025-20281 2025

A vulnerability in a specific API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the unde...

10.0
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-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-2024-20420 2024

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

5.4
CVE-2024-20317 2024

A vulnerability in the handling of specific Ethernet frames by Cisco IOS XR Software for various Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) platforms coul...

7.4
CVE-2024-20323 2024

A vulnerability in Cisco Intelligent Node (iNode) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to hijack the TLS connection between Cisco...

7.5
CVE-2024-20360 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacke...

8.8

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C?

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

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C 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-L-C?

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-L-C 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-L-C have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9800-L-C 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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