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Manage layer 4 port forwarding rules within a Google Cloud load balancer.

Multiple organizational functions may often reside within Compute Engine. However, abuse of forwarding rules requires leveraging additional risks in VM / VPC configuration, such as sensitive data or access broadcast on open VPC ports.

compute.​forwardingRules.​pscSetLabels

Labels are generally low-sensitivity infrastructure.

Risks

1. Infrastructure destruction (HIGH)

Scope: MEDIUM

This privilege may grant access to confidential data, or its exploit can incur operational cost.

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