CVE-2019-7250: An issue was discovered in the Cross Reference Add-on 36 for Google Docs

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-7250 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting cross reference. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the Cross Reference Add-on 36 for Google Docs. Stored XSS in the preview boxes in the configuration panel may allow a malicious user to use both label text and references text to inject arbitrary JavaScript code (via SCRIPT elements, event handlers, etc.). Since this code is stored by the plugin, the attacker may be able to target anyone who opens the configuration panel of the plugin.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cross reference project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-01-31 09:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cross reference project cross reference DOWNGRADE

Affected: 36

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 36

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cross-reference || rpm -q cross-reference || cross-reference --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cross-reference sudo apt install cross-reference=<VERSION_BEFORE_36> sudo apt-mark hold cross-reference

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

dnf --showduplicates list cross-reference sudo dnf downgrade cross-reference-<VERSION_BEFORE_36> sudo dnf versionlock add cross-reference

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-2019-7250?

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

Is CVE-2019-7250 being exploited?

CVE-2019-7250 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-2019-7250 affect?

CVE-2019-7250 affects cross reference. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An issue was discovered in the Cross Reference Add-on 36 for Google Docs. Stored XSS in the preview boxes in the configuration panel may allow a malicious user to use both label text and references text to inject arbitrary JavaScript code (

How urgent is CVE-2019-7250?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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