services / Google Cloud / Google Cloud SQL

The Cloud SQL database is the set of software and files that operates the MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server database service.

Cloud SQL is used to store and serve sensitive and application-critical data. Breach of a cloud SQL database can lead to exfiltration of highly sensitive data, or interruption of mission-critical applications.


cloudsql.​databases.​get

Access to database metadata.

Risks

Scope: CRITICAL

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a significant fraction of organizational functions, allow interruption of critical organizational services, or its exploit could lead to significant privilege escalation.

Links

  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​sql/​docs/​mysql/​iam-​permissions
  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​sql/​docs/​mysql/​iam-​overview
  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​sql/​docs/​mysql/​roles-​and-​permissions
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