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Cloud SQL users are used to authenticate into Cloud SQL databases.

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.​users.​create

This permission allows creating a new user with a provided username/password. It grants the created user super user privileges on the database.

Risks

1. Data destruction (CRITICAL)
2. Data exfiltration (CRITICAL)
3. Data manipulation (HIGH)
4. Logs destruction (EVASION)
5. Logs exfiltration (MEDIUM)

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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