services / Google Cloud / Compute Engine managed instances

Create and alter managed instances.

Allows access to general core VM infrastructure, which can support a broad array of organizational functions. Note that the terms "instance" and "VM" are interchangeable within the compute engine documentation, although may have semantic differences within these privileges.


compute.​instances.​use

Can be used to connect the instance to other components, potentially allowing additional access. For example, adding the instance to an instance group can allow the instance's network to be accessible.

Risks

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.

Links

  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​compute/​docs/​instances
  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​sdk/​gcloud/​reference/​compute/​instances
  • https:​/​/​cloud.​google.​com/​compute/​docs/​reference/​rest/​v1/​instances
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