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Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508

- The Cisco Nexus 9508 is a high-performance, modular data center switch designed for large-scale data centers and cloud environments.

Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508

Specifications

OS
Cisco NX-OS
LAN
Modular Ethernet
RAM
64 GB
USB
1x USB
Layer
Layer 2/3
Ports
8-slot modular chassis
VLANs
4096

Potential Threats

0
Critical
9
High
7
Medium
0
Low

16 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 Nexus 9508

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (16)

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CVE-2025-20138 2025

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlyi...

8.8
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-2025-20174 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-2025-20169 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-2025-20128 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-2024-20397 2024

A vulnerability in the bootloader of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to an affected device, or an au...

5.2
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-2024-20280 2024

A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive informatio...

6.3
CVE-2024-20361 2024

A vulnerability in the Object Groups for Access Control Lists (ACLs) feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauth...

5.8
CVE-2024-20256 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager and Secure Web Appliance could...

4.8

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FAQ

What is the default password for Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508?

The most common default credentials for Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508?

The default username for Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508 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 Nexus 9508?

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 Nexus 9508 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 Nexus 9508 have known security vulnerabilities?

Cisco Cisco Nexus 9508 has 16 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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