services / Google Cloud / Google API Keys

An API Key can be used to authenticate to supported Google REST APIs. Not all Google APIs support authentication via API key.

Because API keys do not provide a principal or check any additional authorization information, an individual that gains access to an API key will be able to use it to call supported Google APIs without detection.

apikeys.​keys.​get

Does not include the key value.

Risks

1. Infrastructure discovery (LOW)

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.

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