Google Cloud Credentials

What is the "Google Cloud Credentials?"

The "Google Cloud Credentials" module is designed to detect misconfigurations related to the exposure of Google Cloud credentials. It targets the Google Cloud platform and aims to identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. The severity of this module is classified as medium.

This module was authored by DhiyaneshDK.

Impact

If the Google Cloud credentials are exposed, it can pose a significant risk to the security of the Google Cloud platform. Unauthorized individuals or malicious actors could potentially gain access to sensitive data, manipulate resources, or perform unauthorized actions within the Google Cloud environment.

How the module works?

The "Google Cloud Credentials" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths, such as "/credentials.db" and "/.config/gcloud/credentials.db". It then applies matching conditions to determine if the exposed credentials are present.

An example of a matching condition is checking for the presence of specific words like "SQLite" and "client_id" within the retrieved content. Additionally, it verifies if the response header contains the word "application/octet-stream" and if the HTTP status code is 200.

By evaluating these conditions, the module can identify potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities related to the exposure of Google Cloud credentials.

Example HTTP Request:

GET /credentials.db

Matching Conditions:

- Check if the retrieved content contains the words "SQLite" and "client_id". - Verify if the response header contains the word "application/octet-stream". - Ensure that the HTTP status code is 200.

By utilizing the "Google Cloud Credentials" module, organizations can proactively identify and address potential security risks associated with the exposure of Google Cloud credentials.