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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.​update

Can not be used to change targets. Can be used to escalate access when the rule already directs traffic to a target system and the attacker has access to a particular source endpoint.

Risks

1. Network destruction (HIGH)
2. Lateral movement (BOOST)

Scope: HIGH

This privilege may grant access to sensitive data from a single organizational function, or allow interruption of a service supporting a single organizational function.

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