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A Cloud SQL instance is a VM managed by Google that runs the SQL database instance (as well as any accompanying containers)

Cloud SQL is used to store and serve sensitive and application-critical data. Breach of a cloud SQL database can lead to exfiltration of highly sensitive data, or interruption of mission-critical applications.

cloudsql.​instances.​export

This permission allows exporting the results of a SQL query run on the instance database as a CSV, or exporting the entire database as a SQL dump.

Risks

1. Data exfiltration (CRITICAL)

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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