CVE-2002-0235: Castelle FaxPress, possibly 6.3 and other versions, when configured to use the Network print queue, allows att

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting faxpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Castelle FaxPress, possibly 6.3 and other versions, when configured to use the Network print queue, allows attackers to obtain the username and password by submitting an incorrect login, which causes Faxpress to leak the correct username and password in plaintext in an error event.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: castelle

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

castelle faxpress DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faxpress || rpm -q faxpress || faxpress --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faxpress sudo apt install faxpress=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3> sudo apt-mark hold faxpress

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list faxpress sudo dnf downgrade faxpress-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add faxpress

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0235?

faxpress: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0235 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0235 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0235 affect?

CVE-2002-0235 affects faxpress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Castelle FaxPress, possibly 6.3 and other versions, when configured to use the Network print queue, allows attackers to obtain the username and password by submitting an incorrect login, which causes Faxpress to leak the correct username an

How urgent is CVE-2002-0235?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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