services / Google Cloud / BigQuery connections

External read-only connections to data in other services (both within and without GCP).

Deletion or alteration of connections can interrupt dependent operations. Reading connection metadata can expose database accounts.

bigquery.​connections.​get

Exposes SQL connection metadata. Per Google documentation, SQL credentials are omitted.

Risks

1. Infrastructure discovery (LOW)

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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