CVE-2002-0984: The IRC script included in Light 2.7.x before 2.7.30p5, and 2.8.x before 2.8pre10, running EPIC allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0984 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting light. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IRC script included in Light 2.7.x before 2.7.30p5, and 2.8.x before 2.8pre10, running EPIC allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if the user joins a channel whose topic includes EPIC4 code.

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	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: light

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-09-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

light light DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.30p4 · 2.8_pre9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.30p4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.30p4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison light sudo apt install light=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.30p4> sudo apt-mark hold light

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

dnf --showduplicates list light sudo dnf downgrade light-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.30p4> sudo dnf versionlock add light

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-2002-0984?

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

Is CVE-2002-0984 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0984 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-2002-0984 affect?

CVE-2002-0984 affects light. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The IRC script included in Light 2.7.x before 2.7.30p5, and 2.8.x before 2.8pre10, running EPIC allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if the user joins a channel whose topic includes EPIC4 code.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0984?

Priority 49/100. High severity

References

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