CVE-2024-29189: PyAnsys Geometry is a Python client library for the Ansys Geometry service and other CAD Ansys products

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-29189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting pyansys geometry. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PyAnsys Geometry is a Python client library for the Ansys Geometry service and other CAD Ansys products. On file src/ansys/geometry/core/connection/product_instance.py, upon calling this method _start_program directly, users could exploit its usage to perform malicious operations on the current machine where the script is ran. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.3.3 and 0.4.12.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ansys

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-26 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ansys pyansys geometry UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.3.0 and < 0.3.3 · >= 0.4.0 and < 0.4.12

Fixed in: 0.3.3, 0.4.12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pyansys-geometry || rpm -q pyansys-geometry || pyansys-geometry --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pyansys-geometry

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pyansys-geometry

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pyansys-geometry sudo apt install pyansys-geometry=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold pyansys-geometry

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pyansys-geometry sudo dnf downgrade pyansys-geometry-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pyansys-geometry

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-29189?

pyansys geometry: upgrade to 0.3.3, 0.4.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29189 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29189 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-2024-29189 affect?

CVE-2024-29189 affects pyansys geometry. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). PyAnsys Geometry is a Python client library for the Ansys Geometry service and other CAD Ansys products. On file src/ansys/geometry/core/connection/product_instance.py, upon calling this method _start_program directly, users could exploit i

How urgent is CVE-2024-29189?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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